US Bridges

Cth a over Red Cedar River

FairPosted for load

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Cth I to S · Structure no. B03007600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Red Cedar River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,798 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth a
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location0.5M W JCT Cth I to S
RouteCounty Highway 0A
Coordinates45.24789, -91.72427
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic1,798 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 a over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Red Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth a over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.