Cth B over Smith Valley Creek
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B32015500000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth B over Smith Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over Smith 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth B over Smith Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth B over Smith 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 B over Smith Valley Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cth B over Smith Valley Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Cth B over Smith Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.