US Bridges

Sth 27/70-GETTYSBU over Eddy Creek

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 4.2M N JCT Sth 40 · Structure no. B57004200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27/70-GETTYSBU over Eddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 27/70-GETTYSBU over Eddy Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 27/70-GETTYSBU
CrossesEddy Creek
Location4.2M N JCT Sth 40
RouteState Highway 27
CountySawyer County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.79542, -91.28989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 27/70-GETTYSBU over Eddy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27/70-GETTYSBU over Eddy Creek 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 27/70-GETTYSBU over Eddy Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27/70-GETTYSBU over Eddy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27/70-GETTYSBU over Eddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.