US Bridges

Cth I over Apple River Flume

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · At Apple River · Structure no. B55021500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
903
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Apple River Flume is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth I over Apple River Flume in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 903 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCth I
CrossesApple River Flume
LocationAt Apple River
RouteCounty Highway 0I
Coordinates45.15661, -92.71361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2022)
Projected traffic993 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 I over Apple River Flume built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I over Apple River Flume 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 I over Apple River Flume carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth I over Apple River Flume?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Apple River Flume?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.