US Bridges

Cth Y over Rush River

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. P55006800000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Rush River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Y over Rush River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Y
CrossesRush River
Location0.3M E JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
Coordinates44.86767, -92.40916
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Y over Rush River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Cth Y over Rush 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Y over Rush River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Y over Rush River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y over Rush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.