US Bridges

Cth E over N Br Bauers Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 3.2M S JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. P35094500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over N Br Bauers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth E over N Br Bauers Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesN Br Bauers Creek
Location3.2M S JCT Sth 86
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates45.40655, -89.73408
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 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 E over N Br Bauers Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over N Br Bauers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth E over N Br Bauers Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth E over N Br Bauers Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cth E over N Br Bauers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.