US Bridges

Sth 27-STH 70 over Chippewa River 28

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Sth 70 to E · Structure no. B57007300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27-STH 70 over Chippewa River 28 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27-STH 70 over Chippewa River 28 in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 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, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesSth 27-STH 70
CrossesChippewa River 28
Location1.2M N JCT Sth 70 to E
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.79474, -91.14027
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 Chippewa River 28 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27-STH 70 over Chippewa River 28 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 27-STH 70 over Chippewa River 28 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 27-STH 70 over Chippewa River 28?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27-STH 70 over Chippewa River 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.