Cth H over Apple River
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Wisconsin · 3.2M N JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. P48091000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth H over Apple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth H over Apple River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,551 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth H over Apple River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Cth H over Apple 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 H over Apple River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth H over Apple River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cth H over Apple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.