Sth 49 over Comet Creek
FairMarathon County, Wisconsin · 3.8M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B37043100000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 49 over Comet Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 49 over Comet Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 84 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,540 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 49 over Comet Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Sth 49 over Comet 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 49 over Comet Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sth 49 over Comet Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 49 over Comet Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.