US Bridges

Cth D over Chetek River

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. P03003700000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Chetek River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth D over Chetek River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,313 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesChetek River
Location1.3M E JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.32623, -91.62707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,313 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 D over Chetek River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Cth D over Chetek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D over Chetek River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth D over Chetek River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Chetek River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.