US Bridges

Cth S over W Fork Knapp Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 2.9 Miles W. of Cth F · Structure no. P12071400000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over W Fork Knapp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth S over W Fork Knapp Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth S
CrossesW Fork Knapp Creek
Location2.9 Miles W. of Cth F
RouteCounty Highway 0S
Coordinates43.26927, -90.68165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic187 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth S over W Fork Knapp Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S over W Fork Knapp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth S over W Fork Knapp Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth S over W Fork Knapp Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over W Fork Knapp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.