Chippewa County Bridge Report Card
Chippewa County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County has 359 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 40 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.1% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 44,195 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Chippewa County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 359 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 40 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 44,195 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 11.1% | 22.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.3% of measured traffic | 3.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.2% | 4.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,037,409 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 11.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 44,195 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Chippewa County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sth 124-jefferson over Duncan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,920 | 1949 |
| Lrd Bridgewater Av over Duncan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,855 | 1934 |
| Cth H over Little Otter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 975 | 1935 |
| Cth S over Duncan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,515 | 1978 |
| Cth X 37th AVE over Sth 29 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,300 | 1966 |
| Lrd Central Street over Duncan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,310 | 1934 |
| Lrd Columbia Stree over Duncan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,085 | 1976 |
| Cth K over Yellow River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,985 | 1942 |
| Cth H over Wolf River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,215 | 1913 |
| Cth M over Chippewa River 19 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,070 | 1950 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.