Cth S over Little Drywood Creek
PoorChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.3 M E 245th Street · Structure no. P09008300000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth S over Little Drywood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth S over Little Drywood Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 885 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth S over Little Drywood Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Cth S over Little Drywood 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cth S over Little Drywood Creek carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Cth S over Little Drywood Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cth S over Little Drywood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.