US Bridges

Cth Q over Branch Elm Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.0M East Cth D · Structure no. B71017600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Branch Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Q over Branch Elm Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesBranch Elm Creek
Location1.0M East Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates44.40892, -89.97778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2022)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Q over Branch Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Branch Elm 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Branch Elm Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Q over Branch Elm Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Branch Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.