US Bridges

Cth Q over Rheingan Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M N Cth S · Structure no. B09039200000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Rheingan Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth Q over Rheingan Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesRheingan Creek
Location0.1 M N Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates44.9725, -91.4075
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Q over Rheingan Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Rheingan 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Rheingan Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth Q over Rheingan Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Rheingan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.