Sth 170-WHEELER ST over Red Cedar River
FairDunn County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth W · Structure no. B17000200000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 170-WHEELER ST over Red Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 170-WHEELER ST over Red Cedar River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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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 170-WHEELER ST over Red Cedar River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Sth 170-WHEELER ST over Red Cedar River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 170-WHEELER ST over Red Cedar River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 170-WHEELER ST over Red Cedar River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 170-WHEELER ST over Red Cedar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.