US Bridges

Cth S over Rheingan Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.8 M E 85th Avenue · Structure no. B09009300000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Rheingan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth S over Rheingan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 54 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCth S
CrossesRheingan Creek
Location0.8 M E 85th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0S
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.96606, -91.43058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic233 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 S over Rheingan Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Cth S over Rheingan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth S over Rheingan Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth S over Rheingan Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cth S over Rheingan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.