US Bridges

Cth Ss over Bear Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Sth 48 · Structure no. B03018800000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ss over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Ss over Bear Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth Ss
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.8M N JCT Sth 48
RouteCounty Highway 0SS
Coordinates45.53652, -91.74781
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic2,640 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ss over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth Ss over Bear Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ss over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.