US Bridges

Cth U over Plum Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth Uu · Structure no. B47005000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth U over Plum Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Cth Uu
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates44.58789, -92.16637
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic453 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 U over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Plum Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth U over Plum Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Plum Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.