US Bridges

Sth 27 over Totagatic River Flow

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 3.2M N JCT Sth 77 to W · Structure no. B57001100000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Totagatic River Flow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 27 over Totagatic River Flow in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 27
CrossesTotagatic River Flow
Location3.2M N JCT Sth 77 to W
RouteState Highway 27
CountySawyer County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.10109, -91.51464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 27 over Totagatic River Flow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Totagatic River Flow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Totagatic River Flow carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Totagatic River Flow?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Totagatic River Flow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.