US Bridges

Cth B over Wedges Creek

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B10001400000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,751
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Wedges Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth B over Wedges Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 3,751 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,126 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesWedges Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.5735, -90.7232
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,751 (2022)
Projected traffic4,126 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 B over Wedges Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cth B over Wedges 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth B over Wedges Creek carry?

About 3,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cth B over Wedges Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Wedges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.