Cth H over Little Otter Creek
PoorChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.6 M N 10th Avenue · Structure no. P09005200000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 975
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth H over Little Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H over Little Otter Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 975 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,028 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth H over Little Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth H over Little Otter Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cth H over Little Otter Creek carry?
About 975 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Cth H over Little Otter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cth H over Little Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.