US Bridges

Cth D over Rush Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N of Ush 12 · Structure no. B18094500000000

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,389
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Rush Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D over Rush Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 106 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 6 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 1,389 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,521 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesRush Creek
Location2.0M N of Ush 12
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.77589, -91.24525
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2024)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 D over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Cth D over Rush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth D over Rush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.