US Bridges

Cth E over Sherman Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W Ush 12 · Structure no. B18020100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Sherman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Sherman Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 4,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,961 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesSherman Creek
Location0.4M W Ush 12
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates44.81411, -91.54964
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,010 (2024)
Projected traffic4,961 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Sherman 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 E over Sherman Creek carry?

About 4,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.