Sth 70 over Link Creek
FairVilas County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B63001300000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 70 over Link Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 70 over Link Creek in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 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 70 over Link Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 70 over Link 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 70 over Link Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 70 over Link Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 70 over Link Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.