US Bridges

Cth B over West Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N Cth Hh · Structure no. B18010400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over West Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over West Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 507 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesWest Creek
Location1.7M N Cth Hh
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.71508, -91.53883
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic507 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 B over West Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over West 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 B over West Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth B over West Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.