US Bridges

Cth B over Tainter Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 2.6M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. B12012400000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Tainter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth B over Tainter Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 469 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesTainter Creek
Location2.6M S JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyCrawford County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.3705, -90.86156
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2022)
Projected traffic469 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 B over Tainter Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth B over Tainter Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over Tainter Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Tainter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.