US Bridges

Sth 27 over Br Hunter Channel

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B12000400000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Br Hunter Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 27 over Br Hunter Channel in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesBr Hunter Channel
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 35
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates43.05262, -91.12961
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Br Hunter Channel built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Br Hunter Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Br Hunter Channel carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Br Hunter Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 27 over Br Hunter Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.