US Bridges

Sth 170 over Hay River

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Sth 25 · Structure no. B17018000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 170 over Hay River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 170 over Hay River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSth 170
CrossesHay River
Location1.4M E JCT Sth 25
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates45.03872, -91.87797
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 170 over Hay River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 170 over Hay River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 170 over Hay River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 170 over Hay River?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 170 over Hay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.