US Bridges

Cth H over Clear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 2.7M W JCT Sth 40--47 · Structure no. P54092100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H over Clear 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.7M W JCT Sth 40--47
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates45.57722, -91.27694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic226 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$147,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth H over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Clear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Clear Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over Clear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.