US Bridges

Sth 48-MAIN ST over Weirgor Creek

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth C to S · Structure no. B57005200000000

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 48-MAIN ST over Weirgor Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 48-MAIN ST over Weirgor Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 31 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 48-MAIN ST
CrossesWeirgor Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Cth C to S
RouteState Highway 48
CountySawyer County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.66805, -91.23571
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2021)
Projected traffic792 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 48-MAIN ST over Weirgor Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Sth 48-MAIN ST over Weirgor 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 48-MAIN ST over Weirgor Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 48-MAIN ST over Weirgor Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 48-MAIN ST over Weirgor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.