Cth S over Yellow River
PoorPosted for loadChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.8 M W Cth H · Structure no. B09000900000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth S over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth S over Yellow River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth S over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth S over Yellow River 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 S over Yellow River carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Cth S over Yellow River?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cth S over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.