US Bridges

Sth 93 over Clear Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 3.8M N JCT Cth I · Structure no. B18094200000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 93 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 93 over Clear Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSth 93
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.8M N JCT Cth I
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates44.66996, -91.4478
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 93 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 93 over Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 93 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 93 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 93 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.