US Bridges

Sth 77 over Teal River

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 5.0M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B57002500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 77 over Teal River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 77 over Teal River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesSth 77
CrossesTeal River
Location5.0M E JCT Cth a
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates46.07148, -91.0936
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2021)
Projected traffic732 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 77 over Teal River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 77 over Teal River 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 77 over Teal River carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 77 over Teal River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 77 over Teal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.