US Bridges

Cth I over W Br Eau Claire River

Fair

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Cth H · Structure no. B34002800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over W Br Eau Claire River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth I over W Br Eau Claire River in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCth I
CrossesW Br Eau Claire River
Location1.3M W JCT Cth H
RouteCounty Highway 0I
CountyLanglade County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.20406, -89.25561
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 I over W Br Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I over W Br Eau Claire River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth I over W Br Eau Claire River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth I over W Br Eau Claire River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over W Br Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.