Sth 29 WB over Elk Creek
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · Town of Wheaton · Structure no. B09020600000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 29 WB over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 WB over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 29 WB over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 29 WB over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 29 WB over Elk Creek carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 29 WB over Elk Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 29 WB over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.