US Bridges

Cth O over N Branch Elk Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth Oo · Structure no. B61022300000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over N Branch Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth O over N Branch Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesN Branch Elk Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Cth Oo
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates44.50758, -91.29059
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic590 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 O over N Branch Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over N Branch Elk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth O over N Branch Elk Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth O over N Branch Elk Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over N Branch Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.