US Bridges

Cth B over Nebagamon Creek

Poor

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. P16070000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Nebagamon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over Nebagamon Creek in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 886 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesNebagamon Creek
Location0.7M E JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates46.51728, -91.66528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic886 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$184,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth B over Nebagamon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over Nebagamon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth B over Nebagamon Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over Nebagamon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Nebagamon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.