US Bridges

Cth G over Eau Claire River

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 4.8M E Sth 27 · Structure no. B18008000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth G over Eau Claire River in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCth G
CrossesEau Claire River
Location4.8M E Sth 27
RouteCounty Highway 0G
Coordinates44.74592, -91.05381
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2024)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 G over Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth G over 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 G over Eau Claire River carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth G over Eau Claire River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.