US Bridges

Cth a over Schacte Creek

Fair

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 3.4M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B04002300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
925
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Schacte Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Schacte Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 959 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesSchacte Creek
Location3.4M N JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyBayfield County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.65241, -91.38602
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2022)
Projected traffic959 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Schacte Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Schacte Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Schacte Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Schacte Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Schacte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.