US Bridges

Cth G over Chippewa River 30

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. B57005600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Chippewa River 30 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth G over Chippewa River 30 in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth G
CrossesChippewa River 30
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 70
RouteCounty Highway 0G
Coordinates45.79884, -91.1169
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2024)
Projected traffic931 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 G over Chippewa River 30 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth G over Chippewa River 30 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth G over Chippewa River 30 carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth G over Chippewa River 30?

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 G over Chippewa River 30?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.