WIS 13 (Little Whittlesey Creek Bridge), town of Barksdale - Bayfield County

Locat​​ion

The WIS 13 bridge over Little Whittlesey Creek is south of the Bayfield County city of Washburn in the town of Barksdale.

Ov​​erview

The existing triple pipe structure that carries the creek under WIS 13 has reached the end of its service life. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation project will:

  • Replace the culvert pipes with a concrete slab span bridge.
  • Restore the stream bed.
  • Install new guardrail.
    • The installation of guardrail will result in relocating the driveway of the US Fish and Wildlife Service facility slightly to the north. The existing driveway will remain open until the new one is built, and the property will be restored to its original condition after construction.

Traffic​​ Impacts

WIS 13 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will use a temporary bypass and structure to get around the work zone.

Schedu​le

  • Construction currently is scheduled for: 2026.
    • Work could be advanced to 2025 if funding becomes available.

Contac​​ts

Mike Pearson
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Leader
(715) 395-3024
michael.pearson@dot.wi.gov

Phil Keppers
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 395-3027
philip.keppers@dot.wi.gov

Jeff Olson
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 395-3032
jeffrey.olson@dot.wi.gov

Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Superior Office
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54880-1068
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov