US Bridges

Cth Hh over Lowes Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W of Sth 93 · Structure no. B18000600000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Hh over Lowes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Hh over Lowes Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 732 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCth Hh
CrossesLowes Creek
Location1.4M W of Sth 93
RouteCounty Highway 0HH
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.68331, -91.4765
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2024)
Projected traffic732 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Hh over Lowes Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Hh over Lowes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Hh over Lowes Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Hh over Lowes Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Hh over Lowes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.