US Bridges

Cth a over Oronto Creek

Good

Iron County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Sth 122 · Structure no. B26004400000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Oronto Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth a over Oronto Creek in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth a
CrossesOronto Creek
Location1.3M W JCT Sth 122
RouteCounty Highway 0A
Coordinates46.56036, -90.43964
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$459,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth a over Oronto Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Oronto 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 a over Oronto Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth a over Oronto Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Oronto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.