US Bridges

Cth a over Br N Fk Popple River

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. P10002900000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Br N Fk Popple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth a over Br N Fk Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 624 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesBr N Fk Popple River
Location1.9M E JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyClark County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.00217, -90.39764
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic624 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth a over Br N Fk Popple River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Br N Fk Popple River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth a over Br N Fk Popple River carry?

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

How long is Cth a over Br N Fk Popple River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Br N Fk Popple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.