US Bridges

Cth F over Big Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth Ff · Structure no. P17005400000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth F over Big Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth F over Big Beaver Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth F
CrossesBig Beaver Creek
Location0.3M S JCT Cth Ff
RouteCounty Highway 0F
Coordinates45.10261, -91.94592
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 F over Big Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Cth F over Big Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth F over Big Beaver Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth F over Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth F over Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.