US Bridges

Cth H over Black River

Good

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Sth 73 · Structure no. B10018200000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H over Black River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,075 by 2043. The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesBlack River
Location1.4M W JCT Sth 73
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates44.65448, -90.62775
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,075 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth H over Black River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Black River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Black River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.