US Bridges

Cth E over Washington Creek

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. B60009100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,004
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Washington Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth E over Washington Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesWashington Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.2, -90.43308
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2022)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Washington Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Washington Creek 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 Washington Creek carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Washington Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.