US Bridges

Sth 70 over Wcl Railroad

Good

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E of JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B65004800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 70 over Wcl Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 70 over Wcl Railroad in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 70
CrossesWcl Railroad
Location0.1M E of JCT Cth Bb
RouteState Highway 70
CountyWashburn County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.84286, -91.54222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 70 over Wcl Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 70 over Wcl Railroad 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 Wcl Railroad carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 70 over Wcl Railroad?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 70 over Wcl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.