US Bridges

Cth H over Otter Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 1.4 M N 370th Street · Structure no. B09025700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,215
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H over Otter Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.4 M N 370th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates45.06864, -90.92367
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2023)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 H over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Otter 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 H over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cth H over Otter Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.