US Bridges

Cth Bb over Buck Creek

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · Town of Gibson · Structure no. B36015900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Bb over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Bb over Buck Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCth Bb
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationTown of Gibson
RouteCounty Highway 0BB
Coordinates44.32712, -87.75329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2021)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Bb over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Bb over Buck 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Cth Bb over Buck Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth Bb over Buck Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Bb over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.