US Bridges

Cth H over Big Hay Meadow Creek

Fair

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 2.1M W JCT Cth T · Structure no. P34091500000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Big Hay Meadow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth H over Big Hay Meadow Creek in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesBig Hay Meadow Creek
Location2.1M W JCT Cth T
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyLanglade County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.36956, -89.40225
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2024)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 H over Big Hay Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Big Hay Meadow Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Big Hay Meadow Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over Big Hay Meadow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cth H over Big Hay Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.