Cth B over E Fk Chippewa River
PoorSawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. B57005500000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 778
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth B over E Fk Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over E Fk Chippewa River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth B over E Fk Chippewa River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth B over E Fk Chippewa River 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 B over E Fk Chippewa River carry?
About 778 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth B over E Fk Chippewa River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cth B over E Fk Chippewa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.