US Bridges

Cth F over Dorrity Creek

Poor

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Cth a to W · Structure no. P03092700000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
926
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth F over Dorrity Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth F over Dorrity Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 75 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 926 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,018 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth F
CrossesDorrity Creek
Location2.6M N JCT Cth a to W
RouteCounty Highway 0F
Coordinates45.28403, -91.97281
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2022)
Projected traffic1,018 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth F over Dorrity Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Cth F over Dorrity 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 F over Dorrity Creek carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth F over Dorrity Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth F over Dorrity Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.