Project Overview
The Town of Worcester, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, is proposing to improve the existing structure on Squaw Creek Road over Aabajijiwani-Ziibiinsing Creek in the Town of Worcester. This bridge replacement project is located approximately 0.25 miles west of East Solberg Lake Road (see attached project location map).
This information package is intended to provide you with information about the project, so you can provide feedback to the project team in the form of questions, concerns, or comments. Please email your comments to jshavlik@sehinc.com or fill out the attached comment sheet and send it to: SEH, Attn: Justin Shavlik, 10 N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.
The project team will review and address all responses and utilize this information in the final design of the bridge improvements.
Project Information
The existing structure P-50-0060 consist of 47.1’ single span concrete girder bridge that was built in 1920 and has reached the end of its useful life. Based on the most recent bridge inspection completed on June 21, 2024, there are signs of deterioration on the deck, girders, and substructure.
The Town of Worcester and WisDOT are proposing to replace the existing deficient structure with a new structure, a single-span girder bridge. The bridge would have a 26-foot minimum clear width and an overall length of 68.66-feet. The new structure would be constructed closely to the existing horizontal alignment and the existing vertical alignment would be altered slightly.
Approximately 450 feet of roadway approaches would be reconstructed consisting of two 11-foot asphaltic surface lanes with 4-foot gravel shoulders. Minimal grading would be required to complete the project.
The proposed improvements may impact some wetlands adjacent to the project. A wetland determination and detailed mitigation plan to compensate for any wetland impacts will be completed as needed this summer. No archaeological or historical resources are anticipated to be impacted by the project. The environmental process for the proposed project is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2024.