Pierce County 621 Cairns St., PO Box 780, Ellsworth, WI 54011
Phone: (715) 273-5096 FAX: 273-6857
DUTIES: Construct and maintain the county roads, bridges, and signs; issues driveway permit applications for access from county roads; issues oversize load and utility permit applications; operates the Prescott Lift Bridge by contract with the state.
Commissioner |
Chad Johnson |
Ext: 6791 E-mail: chad.johnson@co.pierce.wi.us |
Shop Superintendent |
Ray Dohm |
Ext. 7318 |
Patrol Superintendent |
Alan Thoner |
Ext. 6792 |
Hwy. Office Manager |
Sue Gerdes |
Ext. 7301 |
Shop Foreman |
Brian Johnson |
Ext. 7317 |
Construction Super |
Jim Harris |
Ext. 7308 |
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Online Payment Information
Payments for Highway Department items can be made online using a debit or credit card. eCheck payments can also be accepted. A convenience fee will be deducted from your account for using these services. The fee is 2.39% of the payment amount (minimum fee of $1.50). The fee for an electronic check is a flat $1.50.
Driveway Permit - $50 for Agriculture & Residential, $100 for Subdivision, Commercial and Other
Oversize Load Permit (upon approval) Single Trip $25, Multiple Trip: see page 2 of the permit application
Utility Permit – amount due is determined after application is reviewed
Click on the dollar sign to make a payment 
Completed applications can be sent to: highway@co.pierce.wi.us
Driveway Permit Application 
(See county map on page 4)
Over Sized Load Permits
Multiple Trip Application
Single Trip Application
Tourist Oriented Directional Sign Information
TODS Application