US Bridges

Cth N over Elk Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.4 M SW of 35th ST · Structure no. B09027800000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth N over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.4 M SW of 35th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates44.94422, -91.59519
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 N over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth N over Elk Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth N over Elk Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.