US Bridges

Cth M over German Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. P03004300000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
872
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over German Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over German Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 959 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesGerman Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Ush 8
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates45.40731, -91.65486
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2021)
Projected traffic959 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 German Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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

About 872 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth M over German Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over German Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.