US Bridges

Cth Tt over Chippewa River

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E Sth 178 · Structure no. B09038700000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
505 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Tt over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Tt over Chippewa River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Tt
CrossesChippewa River
Location0.1 M E Sth 178
RouteCounty Highway 0TT
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.10697, -91.20833
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Tt over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Tt over Chippewa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Tt over Chippewa River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth Tt over Chippewa River?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Tt over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.