US Bridges

Cth X 3rd ST over Popple River

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Cth D · Structure no. B10001200000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X 3rd ST over Popple River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth X 3rd ST over Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 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.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,828 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth X 3rd ST
CrossesPopple River
Location0.5M W JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0X
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.94798, -90.56707
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,828 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 X 3rd ST over Popple River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Cth X 3rd ST over Popple River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth X 3rd ST over Popple River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth X 3rd ST over Popple River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X 3rd ST over Popple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.