US Bridges

Cth H over Little Elk River

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.45M S Martins Dr. · Structure no. P50095200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Little Elk River is a steel culvert carrying Cth H over Little Elk River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location0.45M S Martins Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.6646, -90.22842
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 H over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Little Elk River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Little Elk River carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over Little Elk River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Cth H over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.