Location
Black River Bridge on WIS 64 west of Medford in the Taylor County town of Hammel.
Overview
The bridge deck is showing signs of deterioration, and other elements of the structure are in need of maintenance. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:
- Replace the bridge deck.
- Add concrete approach slabs, which provide a transition between the roadway and the bridge.
- Add new expansion devices and down drains.
- Clean and paint bearings.
- Spot paint the girders.
- Replace portions of guardrail.
Schedule
Construction is scheduled for 2024.
Traffic Impacts
WIS 64 will be closed and detoured during construction.
- Traffic will be detoured via County O and County Q.
- Access will be maintained to property owners on either side of the bridge.
Public Involvement
WisDOT hosted a public involvement meeting on the project in January. For more information on the proposed work, review project materials below:
Contacts
David Koepp
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 836-2399
david.koepp@dot.wi.gov
Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov