Sth 70 over Yellow River
GoodWashburn County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B65003400000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 70 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 70 over Yellow River in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 70 over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 70 over Yellow River 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 70 over Yellow River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sth 70 over Yellow River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 70 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.