Cth J over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E Ush 53 · Structure no. B18049900000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth J over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Otter Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 507 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth J over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth J over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Cth J over Otter Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth J over Otter Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cth J over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.