US Bridges

Cth O over Devils Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 3.4M W JCT Sth 40--30 · Structure no. B54007800000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Devils Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth O over Devils Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 536 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth O
CrossesDevils Creek
Location3.4M W JCT Sth 40--30
RouteCounty Highway 0O
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.47922, -91.33739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2024)
Projected traffic536 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 1999, making it 26 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth O over Devils Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth O over Devils Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.