US Bridges

Cth Q over Tilden Creek

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.4 M N 102nd Avenue · Structure no. B09097800000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
715
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Tilden Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Q over Tilden Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 757 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Q
CrossesTilden Creek
Location0.4 M N 102nd Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.99525, -91.43789
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2023)
Projected traffic757 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Tilden Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Cth Q over Tilden 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Tilden Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Q over Tilden Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Tilden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.