US Bridges

Cth Q over Como Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 1.4 M N Sth 40 · Structure no. B09018200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Como Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Q over Como Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Q
CrossesComo Creek
Location1.4 M N Sth 40
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.10722, -91.50933
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2023)
Projected traffic372 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Q over Como Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Como 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 Q over Como Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth Q over Como Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Como Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.