US Bridges

Cth E over Kinnickinnic River

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 1.6M W JCT Cth T · Structure no. P55093900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Kinnickinnic River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth E over Kinnickinnic River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 913 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,004 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesKinnickinnic River
Location1.6M W JCT Cth T
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountySt. Croix County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.0356, -92.4715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2022)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 E over Kinnickinnic River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Kinnickinnic 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth E over Kinnickinnic River carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Kinnickinnic River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Kinnickinnic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.