US Bridges

Cth C over Couderay River

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. B57002300000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Couderay River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth C over Couderay River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 49 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth C
CrossesCouderay River
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 27
RouteCounty Highway 0C
Coordinates45.79494, -91.35225
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2024)
Projected traffic490 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 C over Couderay River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Cth C over Couderay 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth C over Couderay River carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth C over Couderay River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Couderay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.