US Bridges

Cth G over Chippewa River 29

Poor

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 2.4M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. B57002600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Chippewa River 29 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth G over Chippewa River 29 in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth G
CrossesChippewa River 29
Location2.4M W JCT Cth W
RouteCounty Highway 0G
Coordinates45.84874, -91.07826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2024)
Projected traffic249 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$967,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth G over Chippewa River 29 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth G over Chippewa River 29 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth G over Chippewa River 29 carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth G over Chippewa River 29?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Chippewa River 29?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.