US Bridges

Sth 64 over Branch of Hay Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 3.0M JCT Sth 27 to N · Structure no. B09020400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 64 over Branch of Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 64 over Branch of Hay Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 64
CrossesBranch of Hay Creek
Location3.0M JCT Sth 27 to N
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates45.16302, -91.05239
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2022)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 64 over Branch of Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 64 over Branch of Hay 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 64 over Branch of Hay Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 64 over Branch of Hay Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 64 over Branch of Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.