US Bridges

Sth 27 over Fisher River

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. B09027400000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Fisher River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 27 over Fisher River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesFisher River
Location2.1M N JCT Cth W
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.22212, -91.11002
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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 27 over Fisher River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Fisher River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Fisher River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Fisher River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Fisher River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.