US Bridges

Cth O over E Br Upper Pine Creek

Poor

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. P03091200000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over E Br Upper Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth O over E Br Upper Pine Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,318 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth O
CrossesE Br Upper Pine Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth U
RouteCounty Highway 0O
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.27337, -91.81897
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic1,318 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth O over E Br Upper Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over E Br Upper Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth O over E Br Upper Pine Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth O over E Br Upper Pine Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over E Br Upper Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.