US Bridges

Cth H over S Fk Eau Claire River

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 7.0MI S of Cth Mm · Structure no. B18001300000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over S Fk Eau Claire River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H over S Fk Eau Claire River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesS Fk Eau Claire River
Location7.0MI S of Cth Mm
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.72675, -90.94333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic393 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 H over S Fk Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over S Fk Eau Claire River 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 S Fk Eau Claire River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over S Fk Eau Claire River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over S Fk Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.