US Bridges

Cth Ss over Meadows Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 3.3M N JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. B03010000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ss over Meadows Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ss over Meadows Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,671 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Ss
CrossesMeadows Creek
Location3.3M N JCT Ush 8
RouteCounty Highway 0SS
Coordinates45.45656, -91.73507
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2021)
Projected traffic10,671 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Ss over Meadows Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ss over Meadows 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Ss over Meadows Creek carry?

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

How long is Cth Ss over Meadows Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ss over Meadows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.