Cth D over Rice Creek
PoorRusk County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Sth 40-37 · Structure no. P54012000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 334
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth D over Rice Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth D over Rice Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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 334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 357 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 D over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth D over Rice 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cth D over Rice Creek carry?
About 334 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth D over Rice Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cth D over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.