Proposed work includes replacing and widening deck on County H structure
Release date: February 24, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing details on a proposed maintenance project on the bridge carrying County H over the Chippewa River in the Dunn County towns of Rock Creek and Spring Brook and seeking public input.
The public is invited to go to the project
website, review information about the proposed work and submit comments by March 19, 2026, by:
- Email: ejohnson@reiengineering.com
- Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation718 W. Clairemont Ave.Eau Claire, WI 54701Attn.: Nathan Ulness
Built in 1964, the bridge is need of maintenance to extend its service life. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing:
- Replacing and widening the concrete bridge deck
- Reinforcing the existing girders for a larger deck width
- Completing spot painting of the existing girders
- Replacing deck drains
- Replacing and extending guardrail
During construction, the bridge will be closed, and traffic will be detoured.
Construction currently is scheduled for 2027.
Motorists are reminded that using handheld cell phones in Wisconsin work zones is illegal. Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s Northwest Region:
For more information, contact:
Christena T. O'Brien, Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471,
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov