US Bridges

Cth I over Wedges Creek

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Cth G · Structure no. P10004400000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Wedges Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth I over Wedges Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 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 6 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesCth I
CrossesWedges Creek
Location0.8M W JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0I
Coordinates44.68387, -90.73713
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 I over Wedges Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Cth I 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 I over Wedges Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth I over Wedges Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Wedges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.