Sth 40 over Clear Creek
FairRusk County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B54000800000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 40 over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 40 over Clear Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 40 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Sth 40 over Clear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 40 over Clear Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sth 40 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 40 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.