US Bridges

Cth M over Spring Brook

PoorPosted for load

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M N 225th Avenue · Structure no. P09090200000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over Spring Brook in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 302 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesSpring Brook
Location0.2 M N 225th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates45.17336, -91.63453
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic302 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$249,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Cth M over Spring Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth M over Spring Brook carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth M over Spring Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.