US Bridges

Sth 29 EB over Paint Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 3.9M E JCT Cth J · Structure no. B09017500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 EB over Paint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 29 EB over Paint Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 EB
CrossesPaint Creek
Location3.9M E JCT Cth J
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.91112, -91.2525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2022)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 EB over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 EB over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 29 EB over Paint Creek carry?

About 9,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 EB over Paint Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 EB over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.