Cth M over Big Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadChippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E 10th Street · Structure no. P09093500000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth M over Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over Big Elk Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth M over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth M over Big Elk 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 M over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Cth M over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cth M over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.