US Bridges

Cth S over Teal River

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 4.0M S. Sth 77 · Structure no. P57003400000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Teal River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth S over Teal River in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 years old, older 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCth S
CrossesTeal River
Location4.0M S. Sth 77
RouteCounty Highway 0S
CountySawyer County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.03528, -91.08889
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2024)
Projected traffic59 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$212,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth S over Teal River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Cth S over Teal River 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 S over Teal River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth S over Teal River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over Teal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.