US Bridges

Cth Y over Rice River

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. B35015600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Rice River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Y over Rice River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesCth Y
CrossesRice River
Location1.8M N JCT Ush 8
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
Coordinates45.55472, -89.76528
Functional classRural Local

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2023)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Y over Rice River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y over Rice 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 Y over Rice River carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth Y over Rice River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y over Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.