US Bridges

Cth E over Dry Run

Fair

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Cth K to N · Structure no. B46002600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Dry Run is a concrete slab carrying Cth E over Dry Run in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesDry Run
Location2.3M N JCT Cth K to N
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates44.53914, -92.27921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic181 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 E over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Dry Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Dry Run carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Dry Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.