US Bridges

Cth P over Flambeau River

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth E--10 · Structure no. B54002800000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
389 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Flambeau River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth P over Flambeau River in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 859 by 2043. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCth P
CrossesFlambeau River
Location0.8M E JCT Cth E--10
RouteCounty Highway 0P
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.40686, -91.21892
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2024)
Projected traffic859 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 P over Flambeau River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth P over Flambeau River carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth P over Flambeau River?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth P over Flambeau River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.