US Bridges

Cth N over Eau Galle River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B55005600000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Eau Galle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over Eau Galle River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 years old, older 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 538 vehicles a day, projected to reach 591 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesEau Galle River
Location0.7M E JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates44.90507, -92.265
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2022)
Projected traffic591 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 N over Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cth N over Eau Galle River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth N over Eau Galle River carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth N over Eau Galle River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.