Cth Af over Beargrass Creek
PoorEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.5MI E of Ush 12 · Structure no. P18005700000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 163
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth Af over Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth Af over Beargrass Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 70 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth Af over Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Cth Af over Beargrass 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cth Af over Beargrass Creek carry?
About 163 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth Af over Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cth Af over Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.