US Bridges

Cth E over Spirit River

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. B35001800000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Spirit River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Spirit River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesSpirit River
Location1.2M S JCT Sth 86
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates45.43723, -89.73857
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 E over Spirit River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Cth E over Spirit River 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 E over Spirit River carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Spirit River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Spirit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.