US Bridges

Cth a over Wisconsin River 44

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 3.0M E JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B35007800000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,737
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Wisconsin River 44 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Wisconsin River 44 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 1,737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,888 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesWisconsin River 44
Location3.0M E JCT Ush 51
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.49594, -89.62788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,737 (2023)
Projected traffic1,888 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 a over Wisconsin River 44 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Wisconsin River 44 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Wisconsin River 44 carry?

About 1,737 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth a over Wisconsin River 44?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Wisconsin River 44?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.