US Bridges

Sth 70 over Log Creek

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.57M E JCT Cth Ee · Structure no. B57009400000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 70 over Log Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 70 over Log Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 740 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesSth 70
CrossesLog Creek
Location0.57M E JCT Cth Ee
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates45.87941, -90.73055
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic740 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Log Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 70 over Log 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 70 over Log Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sth 70 over Log Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 70 over Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.