US Bridges

Cth C over Hay Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M E Sth 40 · Structure no. P09096700000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Hay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth C over Hay Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.2 M E Sth 40
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.08772, -91.63042
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 C over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Hay 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth C over Hay Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth C over Hay Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth C over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.