US Bridges

Cth X over Hay Meadow Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth J · Structure no. B35000400000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over Hay Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth X over Hay Meadow Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesHay Meadow Creek
Location0.3M S JCT Cth J
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates45.29013, -89.48653
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic488 by 2042
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 X over Hay Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth X over Hay Meadow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth X over Hay Meadow Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth X over Hay Meadow Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over Hay Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.