US Bridges

Cth E over Elk Creek

Poor

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth Ee · Structure no. P61008100000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Elk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth E over Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.6M W JCT Cth Ee
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.46031, -91.27636
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic453 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth E over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E 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 E over Elk Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Elk Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.