US Bridges

Cth D over Elk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B61003800000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth D over Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, projected to reach 596 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth D
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates44.43442, -91.36133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2022)
Projected traffic596 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth D over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D over Elk Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D over Elk Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.