US Bridges

Sth 40 over Devils Creek

Good

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B54013200000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 40 over Devils Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 40 over Devils Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

CarriesSth 40
CrossesDevils Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Cth O
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates45.48211, -91.28037
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Devils Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 40 over Devils 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 Devils Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 40 over Devils Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 40 over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.