US Bridges

Cth W over Popple Creek

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B17021000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Popple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth W over Popple Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth W
CrossesPopple Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates45.1032, -91.72384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic440 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 W over Popple Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over Popple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth W over Popple Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth W over Popple Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Popple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.