US Bridges

Cth R over S Fk Bob Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.7 M W Sth 178 · Structure no. P09090800000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth R over S Fk Bob Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth R over S Fk Bob Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 874 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth R
CrossesS Fk Bob Creek
Location0.7 M W Sth 178
RouteCounty Highway 0R
Coordinates45.13425, -91.22033
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2023)
Projected traffic874 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 R over S Fk Bob Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Cth R over S Fk Bob 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth R over S Fk Bob Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth R over S Fk Bob Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth R over S Fk Bob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.