US Bridges

Sth 70 over Crystal Brook

Good

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 3.9 MI E Ush 53 · Structure no. B65006000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 70 over Crystal Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 70 over Crystal Brook in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,620 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSth 70
CrossesCrystal Brook
Location3.9 MI E Ush 53
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates45.81388, -91.77552
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 70 over Crystal Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 70 over Crystal Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 70 over Crystal Brook carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 70 over Crystal Brook?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 70 over Crystal Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.