Sth 17-STH 70 over Mud Creek
FairVilas County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 70 to W · Structure no. B63001000000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 17-STH 70 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 17-STH 70 over Mud Creek in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 17-STH 70 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 17-STH 70 over Mud 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 17-STH 70 over Mud Creek carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 17-STH 70 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 17-STH 70 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.