US Bridges

Cth E over Apple River

Good

Polk County, Wisconsin · 3.6M N JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. B48004800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Apple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Apple River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 882 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesApple River
Location3.6M N JCT Ush 8
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates45.4455, -92.324
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic882 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Apple River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Apple 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 2022.

How much traffic does Cth E over Apple River carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Apple River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Apple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.