US Bridges

Cth L over Grass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. B37008800000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
478
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth L over Grass Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth L over Grass Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 load restriction.

It carries about 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth L
CrossesGrass Creek
Location1.7M E JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0L
Coordinates45.09068, -89.91363
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2024)
Projected traffic518 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$185,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth L over Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth L over Grass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth L over Grass Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth L over Grass Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth L over Grass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.