US Bridges

Cth H over Big Pine Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B35010900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Big Pine Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth H over Big Pine Creek in Lincoln 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 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.48328, -89.58947
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2023)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 H over Big Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth H over Big Pine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth H over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth H over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.