US Bridges

Sth 70 over Brunet River

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B57004000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 70 over Brunet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 70 over Brunet River in Sawyer 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 70
CrossesBrunet River
Location2.7M E JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates45.88398, -90.89952
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 70 over Brunet River built?

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

What condition is Sth 70 over Brunet River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 70 over Brunet River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 70 over Brunet River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 70 over Brunet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.