US Bridges

Cth C over Wild Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Sth 97 · Structure no. B37023700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Wild Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cth C over Wild Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,804 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesWild Creek
Location1.0M E JCT Sth 97
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.74283, -90.0624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2023)
Projected traffic1,804 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 Wild Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Wild 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cth C over Wild Creek carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth C over Wild Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth C over Wild Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.