US Bridges

Cth I over Otter Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E Ush 53 · Structure no. B18008800000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth I over Otter Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth I
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2M E Ush 53
RouteCounty Highway 0I
Coordinates44.75972, -91.40756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth I over Otter Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth I over Otter Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.