US Bridges

Sth 29 over Br. Hay Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 6.7M E JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. B09030200000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 over Br. Hay Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 29 over Br. Hay Creek 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 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,320 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 29
CrossesBr. Hay Creek
Location6.7M E JCT Sth 27
RouteState Highway 29
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.95183, -91.01312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2021)
Projected traffic19,320 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 over Br. Hay Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 29 over Br. Hay Creek 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 over Br. Hay Creek carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 over Br. Hay Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sth 29 over Br. Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.