US Bridges

Cth C over Tainter Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B12003400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Tainter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth C over Tainter Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesTainter Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.39442, -90.87428
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Tainter Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Tainter 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth C over Tainter Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth C over Tainter Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Tainter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.