US Bridges

Cth D over Gilman Valley Creek

FairPosted for load

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. P06013700000000

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

About this bridge

Cth D over Gilman Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D over Gilman 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesGilman Valley Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.48139, -91.73528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 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 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 D over Gilman Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth D over Gilman Valley 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 October 2024.

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

About 303 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D over Gilman Valley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Gilman Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.