US Bridges

Cth O/ Fourth Aven over Wolf River

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 3500 Ft SE 355th Street · Structure no. B09027500000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O/ Fourth Aven over Wolf River is a concrete culvert carrying Cth O/ Fourth Aven over Wolf River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCth O/ Fourth Aven
CrossesWolf River
Location3500 Ft SE 355th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0O
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.96206, -90.94403
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2023)
Projected traffic1,458 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 O/ Fourth Aven over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O/ Fourth Aven over Wolf River 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 O/ Fourth Aven over Wolf River carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth O/ Fourth Aven over Wolf River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cth O/ Fourth Aven over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.