Sth 27 over Deer Tail Creek
PoorRusk County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth I · Structure no. B54004600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 27 over Deer Tail Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 27 over Deer Tail Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 27 over Deer Tail Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 27 over Deer Tail Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 27 over Deer Tail Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 27 over Deer Tail Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 27 over Deer Tail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.