Cth P over Deer Tail Creek
PoorRusk County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth I-36 · Structure no. P54009600000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 529
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth P over Deer Tail Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth P over Deer Tail Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth P over Deer Tail Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth P over Deer Tail Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Cth P over Deer Tail Creek carry?
About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth P over Deer Tail Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cth P over Deer Tail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.