US Bridges

Cth W over S Fk Flambeau River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 5.8M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. B50065700000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over S Fk Flambeau River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth W over S Fk Flambeau River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

Location

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CarriesCth W
CrossesS Fk Flambeau River
Location5.8M E JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0W
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.70358, -90.61614
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2023)
Projected traffic531 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed81.4 mi (131 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 W over S Fk Flambeau River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Cth W over S Fk Flambeau River 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 W over S Fk Flambeau River carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth W over S Fk Flambeau River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over S Fk Flambeau River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.