US Bridges

Cth M over Fleming Creek

Poor

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth T · Structure no. B32054800000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Fleming Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cth M over Fleming Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M
CrossesFleming Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Cth T
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.03213, -91.14187
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Fleming 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth M over Fleming Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth M over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.