US Bridges

Cth E over Couderay River

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth N · Structure no. B57009000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Couderay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Couderay River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesCouderay River
Location0.6M W JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates45.87532, -91.39579
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2021)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 E over Couderay River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth E over Couderay River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Couderay River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Couderay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.