US Bridges

Cth Xx over Paint Creek

Poor

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.9 M N 30th Avenue · Structure no. B09010400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Xx over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth Xx over Paint Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 722 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Xx
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.9 M N 30th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0XX
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.89978, -91.20617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2023)
Projected traffic722 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Xx over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Xx over Paint Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Xx over Paint Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Xx over Paint Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Xx over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.