US Bridges

Cth V over Sand Creek

Poor

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B17095900000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
702
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V over Sand Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 724 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCth V
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountyDunn County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.16683, -91.68606
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2024)
Projected traffic724 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$282,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth V over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Sand 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth V over Sand Creek carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth V over Sand Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.