US Bridges

Cth E over Alder Creek

Good

Iron County, Wisconsin · 2.3 MI E Sth 122 · Structure no. B26003600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Alder Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth E over Alder Creek in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesAlder Creek
Location2.3 MI E Sth 122
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates46.39963, -90.3819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2024)
Projected traffic235 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E over Alder Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Alder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Alder Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Alder Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Alder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.