Cth D over Eau Claire River
PoorPosted for loadEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W Cth N · Structure no. B18000100000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 265 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,386
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth D over Eau Claire River is a steel truss - thru carrying Cth D over Eau Claire River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 77 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,465 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth D over Eau Claire River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Cth D over Eau Claire River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cth D over Eau Claire River carry?
About 1,386 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth D over Eau Claire River?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cth D over Eau Claire River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.