US Bridges

Sth 178 SB over Wcl RR

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2.5 M S Cth I · Structure no. B09023800000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 178 SB over Wcl RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 178 SB over Wcl RR in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 178 SB
CrossesWcl RR
Location2.5 M S Cth I
RouteState Highway 178
Coordinates44.93547, -91.36142
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2021)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 178 SB over Wcl RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 178 SB over Wcl RR 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 178 SB over Wcl RR carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 178 SB over Wcl RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 178 SB over Wcl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.