US Bridges

Cth O over Big Drywood Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.8 M E 210th Street · Structure no. B09096200000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,215
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Big Drywood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth O over Big Drywood Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,282 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth O
CrossesBig Drywood Creek
Location0.8 M E 210th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0O
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.97289, -91.23017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2023)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 O over Big Drywood Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Cth O over Big Drywood 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 O over Big Drywood Creek carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth O over Big Drywood Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Big Drywood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.