US Bridges

Cth M over Branch Fisher River

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2380 Ft East of Cth Vv · Structure no. B09028500000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Branch Fisher River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth M over Branch Fisher River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesBranch Fisher River
Location2380 Ft East of Cth Vv
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates45.2485, -90.93661
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 M over Branch Fisher River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Branch Fisher River 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 M over Branch Fisher River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Branch Fisher River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Branch Fisher River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.