US Bridges

Cth M over Chippanazie Creek

Good

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Ush 63 · Structure no. P65002000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Chippanazie Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth M over Chippanazie Creek in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 722 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesChippanazie Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Ush 63
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates46.00856, -91.62631
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic722 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 M over Chippanazie Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Chippanazie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth M over Chippanazie Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth M over Chippanazie Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Cth M over Chippanazie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.