US Bridges

Cth C over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 6.4M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B12000200000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
503
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth C over Sugar Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 503 vehicles a day, projected to reach 553 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesSugar Creek
Location6.4M E JCT Sth 35
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyCrawford County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.38253, -90.989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2022)
Projected traffic553 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 C over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Sugar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth C over Sugar Creek carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth C over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.