US Bridges

Cth D over Norwegian Valley Creek

Poor

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Kk · Structure no. B06091300000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Norwegian Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D over Norwegian Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesNorwegian Valley Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Kk
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.46444, -91.91944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth D over Norwegian Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Norwegian Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D over Norwegian Valley Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D over Norwegian Valley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Norwegian Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.