US Bridges

Cth V Bracklin S over Bear Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. B03008000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V Bracklin S over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V Bracklin S over Bear Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,836 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth V Bracklin S
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 53
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates45.60977, -91.77338
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,836 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 V Bracklin S over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V Bracklin S over Bear 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 V Bracklin S over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth V Bracklin S over Bear Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V Bracklin S over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.