US Bridges

Cth K over Little Elk River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. P50006600000000

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Little Elk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth K over Little Elk River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 106 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 5 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates45.66372, -90.28967
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2023)
Projected traffic331 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 K over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Cth K over Little Elk 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 K over Little Elk River carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth K over Little Elk River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.