US Bridges

Cth E over New Wood River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 4.3M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B35008800000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over New Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth E over New Wood River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesNew Wood River
Location4.3M N JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.25769, -89.8445
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2023)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 New Wood River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over New Wood 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth E over New Wood River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth E over New Wood River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over New Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.