US Bridges

Cth a over Bear Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B06011000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth a over Bear Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCth a
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0A
Coordinates44.59667, -91.84
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 a over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth a over Bear Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Bear Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.