US Bridges

Cth T over Mcgivern Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Sth 97 · Structure no. B37004200000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
767
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Mcgivern Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth T over Mcgivern Creek in Marathon 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 767 vehicles a day, projected to reach 878 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth T
CrossesMcgivern Creek
Location1.3M S JCT Sth 97
RouteCounty Highway 0T
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.70189, -90.09952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2024)
Projected traffic878 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T over Mcgivern Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth T over Mcgivern Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth T over Mcgivern Creek carry?

About 767 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth T over Mcgivern Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over Mcgivern Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.