US Bridges

Cth H over Elder Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 40--22 · Structure no. P54004800000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Elder Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth H over Elder Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesElder Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 40--22
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.50194, -91.27706
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Elder 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 Elder Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over Elder Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.