US Bridges

Cth C over W Br Eau Claire River

Fair

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth H · Structure no. B34050500000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over W Br Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth C over W Br Eau Claire River in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesW Br Eau Claire River
Location0.1M W JCT Cth H
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyLanglade County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.23378, -89.23378
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
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 C over W Br Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Cth C 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 C over W Br Eau Claire River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over W Br Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.