Cth X over Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadChippewa County, Wisconsin · 1.9 M E Cth H · Structure no. B09037200000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,788
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth X over Elk Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth X over Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,788 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth X over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth X over Elk Creek 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 X over Elk Creek carry?
About 8,788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Cth X over Elk Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Cth X over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.