US Bridges

Cth M over Pokegama Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. B03008600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Pokegama Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth M over Pokegama Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 959 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M
CrossesPokegama Creek
Location2.5M N JCT Ush 8
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.44513, -91.65614
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic959 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 M over Pokegama Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Pokegama 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 M over Pokegama Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth M over Pokegama Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Pokegama Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.