Sth 40 / Main ST over Duncan Creek
FairPosted for loadChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B09048100000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 40 / Main ST over Duncan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 40 / Main ST over Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 10,130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,715 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 40 / Main ST over Duncan Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Sth 40 / Main ST over Duncan Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 40 / Main ST over Duncan Creek carry?
About 10,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 40 / Main ST over Duncan Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 40 / Main ST over Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.