US Bridges

Cth O over Devils Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Sth 40--29 · Structure no. B54007200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Devils Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth O over Devils Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth O
CrossesDevils Creek
Location1.3M W JCT Sth 40--29
RouteCounty Highway 0O
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.46925, -91.30733
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2024)
Projected traffic493 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 O over Devils Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Devils Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth O over Devils Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth O over Devils Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.