US Bridges

Cth D over Eau Galle River

Poor

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Sth 25 · Structure no. P46091200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Eau Galle River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth D over Eau Galle River in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,075 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth D
CrossesEau Galle River
Location1.3M W JCT Sth 25
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates44.64801, -92.00896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2023)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$409,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth D over Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Eau Galle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 83 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth D over Eau Galle River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.