US Bridges

Cth T over Elk Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E 100th Avenue · Structure no. B09013400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth T over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth T
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.1 M E 100th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0T
Coordinates44.98758, -91.55053
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic442 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 T over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Elk 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 T over Elk Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth T over Elk Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth T over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.