US Bridges

Cth C over Meadow Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E. JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. P35091100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth C over Meadow Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.3M E. JCT Ush 51
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.23579, -89.66753
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2023)
Projected traffic277 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 C over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Meadow 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 C over Meadow Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth C over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.