US Bridges

Cth Xx over Johns Valley Creek

Poor

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 5.4M N JCT Sth 88 · Structure no. P06091200000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Xx over Johns Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Xx over Johns Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Xx
CrossesJohns Valley Creek
Location5.4M N JCT Sth 88
RouteCounty Highway 0XX
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.37111, -91.69861
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2022)
Projected traffic106 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Xx over Johns Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Xx over Johns 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Xx over Johns Valley Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Xx over Johns Valley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Xx over Johns Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.