US Bridges

Cth a over Burr Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth C · Structure no. P32004300000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Burr Oak Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth a over Burr Oak Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesBurr Oak Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.05017, -91.04378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2022)
Projected traffic156 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 a over Burr Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Burr Oak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Burr Oak Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Burr Oak Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Burr Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.