US Bridges

Cth K over S Fk Hay River

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. P03004100000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over S Fk Hay River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over S Fk Hay River in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 575 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesS Fk Hay River
Location1.8M S JCT Cth a
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates45.21369, -92.12559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2021)
Projected traffic575 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 K over S Fk Hay River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over S Fk Hay 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 K over S Fk Hay River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth K over S Fk Hay River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over S Fk Hay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.