US Bridges

Cth H over Yellow River

Fair

Burnett County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Cth G · Structure no. P07001600000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Yellow River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth H over Yellow River in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 915 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesYellow River
Location0.8M S JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates45.86603, -92.09197
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic915 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 H over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Cth H over Yellow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Yellow River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over Yellow River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.