US Bridges

Cth Y NB & SB over Eau Claire River

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.6 Miles N of JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B37044200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y NB & SB over Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Y NB & SB over Eau Claire River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth Y NB & SB
CrossesEau Claire River
Location1.6 Miles N of JCT Cth Z
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
Coordinates45.00439, -89.33788
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Y NB & SB over Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y NB & SB over Eau Claire 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Y NB & SB over Eau Claire River carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cth Y NB & SB over Eau Claire River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y NB & SB over Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.