US Bridges

Cth R over Thompson Valley Creek

FairPosted for load

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W Ush 12 · Structure no. B18093400000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,255
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth R over Thompson Valley Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth R over Thompson Valley Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,480 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth R
CrossesThompson Valley Creek
Location0.4M W Ush 12
RouteCounty Highway 0R
Coordinates44.68342, -91.16122
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2024)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 R over Thompson Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Cth R over Thompson Valley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth R over Thompson Valley Creek carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth R over Thompson Valley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth R over Thompson Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.