US Bridges

Sth 27 over Bridge Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N JCT With Ush 12 · Structure no. B18022600000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over Bridge Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT With Ush 12
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates44.68405, -91.12779
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Bridge Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 27 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.