US Bridges

Cth T over Sth 29

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · Town of Wheaton · Structure no. B09020800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Sth 29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth T over Sth 29 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,960 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth T
CrossesSth 29
LocationTown of Wheaton
RouteCounty Highway 0T
Coordinates44.89369, -91.54894
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T over Sth 29 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Sth 29 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth T over Sth 29 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cth T over Sth 29?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over Sth 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.