US Bridges

Cth "e" over North Fish Creek

Good

Bayfield County, Wisconsin · 1 M North of Cth H Jct. · Structure no. B04011000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth "e" over North Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cth "e" over North Fish Creek in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth "e"
CrossesNorth Fish Creek
Location1 M North of Cth H Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyBayfield County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.48686, -91.1833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 "e" over North Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth "e" over North Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth "e" over North Fish Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth "e" over North Fish Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cth "e" over North Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.