US Bridges

Cth a over Br Rush River

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 3.6M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P47090600000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Br Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Br Rush River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 78 years old, older 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesBr Rush River
Location3.6M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.62317, -92.33664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2022)
Projected traffic222 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 a over Br Rush River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Cth a over Br Rush River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Br Rush River carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth a over Br Rush River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.