US Bridges

Sth 27-STH 70 over King Creek

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 4.2M N JCT Sth 70 to E · Structure no. B57001400000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27-STH 70 over King Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 27-STH 70 over King Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 27-STH 70
CrossesKing Creek
Location4.2M N JCT Sth 70 to E
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.77899, -91.19832
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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-STH 70 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27-STH 70 over King 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 27-STH 70 over King Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27-STH 70 over King Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sth 27-STH 70 over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.