US Bridges

Sth 29 EB over UP Railroad

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 6.1M E JCT Cth T · Structure no. B09021400000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 EB over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 EB over UP Railroad in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,640 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 EB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location6.1M E JCT Cth T
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.89324, -91.42272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 EB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 EB over UP Railroad 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 29 EB over UP Railroad carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 29 EB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 EB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.