US Bridges

Cth H over Clear Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · .5M West of Reichel RD.-2 · Structure no. B54009500000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth H over Clear 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 229 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesClear Creek
Location.5M West of Reichel RD.-2
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates45.58111, -91.26361
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2024)
Projected traffic229 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Clear 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 H over Clear Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over Clear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.