US Bridges

Cth F Jeffers RD over Cnw RR

PoorPosted for load

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Ush B12 · Structure no. P18071700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
128 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Cth F Jeffers RD over Cnw RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth F Jeffers RD over Cnw RR in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,933 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth F Jeffers RD
CrossesCnw RR
Location0.3M N JCT Ush B12
RouteCounty Highway 0F
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.83811, -91.52442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,933 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth F Jeffers RD over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth F Jeffers RD over Cnw RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth F Jeffers RD over Cnw RR carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth F Jeffers RD over Cnw RR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth F Jeffers RD over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.