Cth Gg over Mccarthy Creek
PoorPosted for loadAshland County, Wisconsin · 6.0M N JCT Sth 77 · Structure no. B02042300000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 569
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth Gg over Mccarthy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Gg over Mccarthy Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 587 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth Gg over Mccarthy Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Cth Gg over Mccarthy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Cth Gg over Mccarthy Creek carry?
About 569 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth Gg over Mccarthy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Cth Gg over Mccarthy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.