US Bridges

Cth Hh over Pine Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E of Sth 93 · Structure no. B18094900000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Hh over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth Hh over Pine Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 99 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 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 958 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth Hh
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.9M E of Sth 93
RouteCounty Highway 0HH
Coordinates44.68339, -91.43075
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2024)
Projected traffic958 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hh over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Cth Hh over Pine 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 Hh over Pine Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Hh over Pine Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Hh over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.