US Bridges

Cth E over Butternut Creek

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 1.6M W JCT Cth B · Structure no. B50001300000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Butternut Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesButternut Creek
Location1.6M W JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates45.91644, -90.58364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic605 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Cth E over Butternut Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Butternut Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.