US Bridges

Cth C over Br Swinns Valley Creek

FairPosted for load

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 3.3M N JCT Sth 95 · Structure no. P06090900000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
824
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Br Swinns Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth C over Br Swinns Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 824 vehicles a day, projected to reach 906 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesBr Swinns Valley Creek
Location3.3M N JCT Sth 95
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.29806, -91.55444
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 Br Swinns Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Br Swinns 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 November 2024.

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

About 824 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth C over Br Swinns Valley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Br Swinns Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.