US Bridges

Cth V over Beargrass Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.1MI W of Ush 12 · Structure no. P18007700000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth V over Beargrass Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Location1.1MI W of Ush 12
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates44.71994, -91.21094
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 V over Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Cth V over Beargrass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth V over Beargrass Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth V over Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.