US Bridges

Cth Xx over Yellow River

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M N 68th Avenue · Structure no. B09009800000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Xx over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Xx over Yellow River in Chippewa 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Xx
CrossesYellow River
Location0.1 M N 68th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0XX
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.94453, -91.20781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed7.5 mi (12 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 Xx over Yellow River built?

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

What condition is Cth Xx 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Xx over Yellow River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Xx over Yellow River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Xx over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.