US Bridges

Cth E over Smith Creek

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 2.1M W JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B50007700000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Smith Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth E over Smith Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesSmith Creek
Location2.1M W JCT Sth 13
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates45.92411, -90.48822
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2023)
Projected traffic915 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Smith Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Smith Creek carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Smith Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.