Location
The Bear Creek Bridge on WIS 98 is on the north side of the Clark County city of Loyal.
Overview
Built in 1920, the structure is nearing the end of its service life. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:
- Remove the existing bridge.
- Construct a new single-span concrete girder bridge with sidewalks from WIS 98/County K to the east end of the bridge.
- Reconstruct approach pavement on both sides of the structure to accommodate drainage and provide a smooth ride onto the new bridge.
- Remove existing guardrail.
Real Estate
Permanent and temporary right-of-way acquisition will be necessary to complete construction. WisDOT expects to begin acquisition in summer 2025.
In This Together
Knowing construction projects impact businesses, WisDOT created the In This Together program to guide owners through the construction process.
Schedule
Construction is currently scheduled for 2027.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, WIS 98 will be closed.
- Through traffic will be detoured via WIS 73, County H and County Y.
Public Involvement
WisDOT is seeking public comments on the proposed project. Please review the following for more information:
Comments are being accepted through Feb. 24, 2025, by:
- Email:
jsaxby@sehinc.com
- Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Attn.: Christena O'Brien
Contacts
Jeff Saxby
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(920) 380-2805
jsaxby@sehinc.com
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
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov