Sth 29 WB over Chippewa River
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 3.5M W Xing Cth P · Structure no. B09020900000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 709 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 29 WB over Chippewa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 WB over Chippewa River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2041. The structure is 709 ft (216 m) long and 51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 29 WB over Chippewa River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 29 WB over Chippewa River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 29 WB over Chippewa River carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sth 29 WB over Chippewa River?
The structure is 709 ft (216 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 29 WB over Chippewa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.