US Bridges

Cth O over Eau Galle River

Good

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth P · Structure no. B46000300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Eau Galle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth O over Eau Galle River in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 687 vehicles a day, projected to reach 755 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesEau Galle River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth P
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates44.62648, -92.01088
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2022)
Projected traffic755 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 O over Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Eau Galle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth O over Eau Galle River carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth O over Eau Galle River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.