US Bridges

Cth Y over Little Elk Creek

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B17010000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
539
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Y over Little Elk Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 539 vehicles a day, projected to reach 557 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Y
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Location2.5M N JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
Coordinates44.81409, -91.89348
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2024)
Projected traffic557 by 2043
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 Y over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y over Little Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Y over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Y over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.