US Bridges

Cth I over Red Cedar River

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth a to W · Structure no. B03006800000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth I over Red Cedar River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCth I
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location2.8M N JCT Cth a to W
RouteCounty Highway 0I
Coordinates45.28927, -91.70642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth I over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I over Red Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth I over Red Cedar River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth I over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.