US Bridges

Cth T over Branch of Elk Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M N Cth S · Structure no. B09040000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Branch of Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth T over Branch of Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth T
CrossesBranch of Elk Creek
Location0.1 M N Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0T
Coordinates44.96011, -91.55469
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
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
DeckNot applicable
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 traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 T over Branch of Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Branch of Elk 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 T over Branch of Elk Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth T over Branch of Elk 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 T over Branch of Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.