Cth M over Elk Creek
FairChippewa County, Wisconsin · 50 Ft E 26th Street · Structure no. B09015700000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth M over Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth M over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth M over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth M 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 M over Elk Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cth M over Elk Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cth M over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.