US Bridges

Cth E over Mill Creek

Poor

Richland County, Wisconsin · 4.3M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. B52000600000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Mill Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 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 4 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.3M E JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.405, -90.54889
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic412 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$401,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth E over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Cth E over Mill Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Mill Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Mill Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.