US Bridges

Sth 35 over Chase Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth T to W · Structure no. B16000800000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Chase Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 35 over Chase Creek in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesChase Creek
Location1.7M N JCT Cth T to W
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates46.17728, -92.2079
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2023)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 35 over Chase Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Sth 35 over Chase 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 35 over Chase Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 over Chase Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Chase Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.