US Bridges

Cth D over Otter Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E Ush 53 · Structure no. B18006900000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth D over Otter Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth D
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.3M E Ush 53
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates44.70131, -91.34336
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 D over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D 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 D over Otter Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth D over Otter Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.