US Bridges

Cth M over Pleasant Valley Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth B to E · Structure no. B32012300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Pleasant Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over Pleasant Valley Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Cth B to E
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates43.8813, -91.1013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2024)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 M over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Pleasant Valley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth M over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.