US Bridges

Cth H over Clear Creek

Good

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.2M W JCT Sth 40 · Structure no. B54010500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
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 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.2M W JCT Sth 40
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates45.58083, -91.25083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Clear Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth H over Clear Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.