Cth a over Otter Creek
FairEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E Ush 53 · Structure no. B18004700000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth a over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Otter Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 63 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 9,225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,147 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 a over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Cth a over Otter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Cth a over Otter Creek carry?
About 9,225 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth a over Otter Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cth a over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.