US Bridges

Cth V over Bridge Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI West of Sth 27 · Structure no. B18023800000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V over Bridge Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.2 MI West of Sth 27
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates44.72583, -91.14928
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2021)
Projected traffic860 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 V over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Bridge 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over Bridge Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth V over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.