US Bridges

Cth H over Schoolhouse Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N Ush 10 · Structure no. B18000700000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Schoolhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H over Schoolhouse Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesSchoolhouse Creek
Location2.8M N Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.63547, -90.96269
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 H over Schoolhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Schoolhouse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Schoolhouse Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over Schoolhouse Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Schoolhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.