US Bridges

Cth C over Swinns Valley Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 3.6M N JCT Sth 95 · Structure no. B06007600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
824
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Swinns Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth C over Swinns Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 824 vehicles a day, projected to reach 906 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesSwinns Valley Creek
Location3.6M N JCT Sth 95
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.3025, -91.55444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2022)
Projected traffic906 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 C over Swinns Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Swinns Valley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth C over Swinns Valley Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth C over Swinns Valley Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Swinns Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.