US Bridges

Cth X over Lotz Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.6 M E Cth D · Structure no. B09029800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over Lotz Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth X over Lotz Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesLotz Creek
Location0.6 M E Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates45.01333, -91.54481
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2023)
Projected traffic788 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Lotz Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth X over Lotz 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 X over Lotz Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cth X over Lotz Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over Lotz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.