US Bridges

Cth Ss S/B over Meadows Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 3.3M N JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. B03000800000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ss S/B over Meadows Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ss S/B over Meadows Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,719 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Ss S/B
CrossesMeadows Creek
Location3.3M N JCT Ush 8
RouteCounty Highway 0SS
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.45647, -91.73559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2021)
Projected traffic10,719 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ss S/B over Meadows Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ss S/B over Meadows Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ss S/B over Meadows Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Ss S/B over Meadows Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ss S/B over Meadows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.