US Bridges

Cth Y over Br Rush River

FairPosted for load

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 2.2M S JCT Cth N · Structure no. P55091400000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Br Rush River is a concrete slab carrying Cth Y over Br Rush River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Y
CrossesBr Rush River
Location2.2M S JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
CountySt. Croix County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.89281, -92.40004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic167 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Br Rush River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y over Br Rush River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Y over Br Rush River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Y over Br Rush River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y over Br Rush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.