US Bridges

Cth Uu Elm Road over Ditch No 7

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B49006800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Uu Elm Road over Ditch No 7 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth Uu Elm Road over Ditch No 7 in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Uu Elm Road
CrossesDitch No 7
Location0.3M N JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0UU
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.26352, -89.58888
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2024)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Uu Elm Road over Ditch No 7 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Uu Elm Road over Ditch No 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Uu Elm Road over Ditch No 7 carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Uu Elm Road over Ditch No 7?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Uu Elm Road over Ditch No 7?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.