US Bridges

Cth IRR (cth K) over Grindstone Creek

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 2.2M S JCT Cth E · Structure no. B57005700000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,537
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth IRR (cth K) over Grindstone Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth IRR (cth K) over Grindstone Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCth IRR (cth K)
CrossesGrindstone Creek
Location2.2M S JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0IRR
Coordinates45.9169, -91.39626
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,537 (2024)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 IRR (cth K) over Grindstone Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth IRR (cth K) over Grindstone Creek 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 IRR (cth K) over Grindstone Creek carry?

About 1,537 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth IRR (cth K) over Grindstone Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth IRR (cth K) over Grindstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.