US Bridges

Cth Vv over Beargrass Creek

Poor

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.1MI E of Cth V · Structure no. P18008200000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Vv over Beargrass Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Vv over Beargrass Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 101 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Vv
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Location0.1MI E of Cth V
RouteCounty Highway 0VV
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.66181, -91.24414
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2024)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$205,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Vv over Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Cth Vv 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 Vv over Beargrass Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Vv over Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Vv over Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.