US Bridges

Cth H over Wolf River

PoorPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M N 130th Avenue · Structure no. B09096600000000

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,215
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth H over Wolf River in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 112 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,282 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesWolf River
Location0.2 M N 130th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates45.03281, -90.93333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2022)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$373,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth H over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Cth H over Wolf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Wolf River carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Wolf River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.