US Bridges

Cth K over Paint Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 100 Ft N 50th Avenue · Structure no. B09013600000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over Paint Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 652 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesPaint Creek
Location100 Ft N 50th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates44.91442, -91.25731
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic652 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Cth K over Paint 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth K over Paint Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth K over Paint Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.