US Bridges

Cth X over Lake Wissota

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.4 M East of Cth J · Structure no. B09028000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,635
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over Lake Wissota is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth X over Lake Wissota in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesLake Wissota
Location0.4 M East of Cth J
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates44.92578, -91.31553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,635 (2023)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 X over Lake Wissota built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth X over Lake Wissota 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 X over Lake Wissota carry?

About 8,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cth X over Lake Wissota?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over Lake Wissota?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.