US Bridges

Cth U over Beetown Branch

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.4M S JCT Sth 81 · Structure no. B22002700000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Beetown Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth U over Beetown Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 972 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth U
CrossesBeetown Branch
Location1.4M S JCT Sth 81
RouteCounty Highway 0U
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.77833, -90.87372
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic972 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 U over Beetown Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Beetown Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth U over Beetown Branch carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Beetown Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cth U over Beetown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.