US Bridges

Cth X over Lotz Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M E 280th Street · Structure no. B09014000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
705
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over Lotz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth X over Lotz Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 745 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesLotz Creek
Location0.2 M E 280th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates44.94433, -91.10358
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2023)
Projected traffic745 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 X over Lotz Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth X over Lotz 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 X over Lotz Creek carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth X over Lotz Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over Lotz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.