US Bridges

Cth V over Spring Creek Inlet

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 113 · Structure no. B11001300000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Spring Creek Inlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V over Spring Creek Inlet in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesSpring Creek Inlet
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 113
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates43.35921, -89.57552
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 V over Spring Creek Inlet built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cth V over Spring Creek Inlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth V over Spring Creek Inlet carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth V over Spring Creek Inlet?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Spring Creek Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.