US Bridges

Cth a over Trout Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M E 170th Avenue · Structure no. P09096900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Trout Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth a over Trout Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 466 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesTrout Creek
Location0.1 M E 170th Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.08771, -91.63077
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic466 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 a over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Trout 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Trout Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth a over Trout Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.