US Bridges

Cth Ss over Bear Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth B to W · Structure no. B03072800000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ss over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Ss over Bear Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,704 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Ss
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Cth B to W
RouteCounty Highway 0SS
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.60342, -91.77266
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2021)
Projected traffic4,704 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 Ss over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ss 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ss over Bear Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Ss over Bear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Cth Ss over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.