US Bridges

Cth D over N Fk Spirit River

Poor

Price County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. P50091000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over N Fk Spirit River is a steel culvert carrying Cth D over N Fk Spirit River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesN Fk Spirit River
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 86
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.46772, -90.09397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2023)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$201,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth D over N Fk Spirit River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over N Fk Spirit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D over N Fk Spirit River carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth D over N Fk Spirit River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cth D over N Fk Spirit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.