US Bridges

Cth Ee over Elk Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · Elk CR · Structure no. B61018500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ee over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Ee over Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCth Ee
CrossesElk Creek
LocationElk CR
RouteCounty Highway 0EE
Coordinates44.46592, -91.26456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Ee over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ee over Elk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ee over Elk Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth Ee over Elk Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ee over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.