US Bridges

Sth 40 over Little Weirgor Creek

Good

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth H to W · Structure no. B54006300000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 40 over Little Weirgor Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 40 over Little Weirgor Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesSth 40
CrossesLittle Weirgor Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Cth H to W
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates45.61979, -91.22106
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2021)
Projected traffic924 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 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 40 over Little Weirgor Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 40 over Little Weirgor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 40 over Little Weirgor Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sth 40 over Little Weirgor Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 40 over Little Weirgor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.