Sth 70 over Saint Germain River
FairVilas County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. B63000700000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 70 over Saint Germain River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 70 over Saint Germain River in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,190 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 70 over Saint Germain River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Sth 70 over Saint Germain River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 70 over Saint Germain River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 70 over Saint Germain River?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 70 over Saint Germain River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.