US Bridges

Cth H 3rd ST over Scotch Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B37031000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H 3rd ST over Scotch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth H 3rd ST over Scotch Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,284 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H 3rd ST
CrossesScotch Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.9188, -89.96389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic4,284 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 H 3rd ST over Scotch Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H 3rd ST over Scotch 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 H 3rd ST over Scotch Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth H 3rd ST over Scotch Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H 3rd ST over Scotch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.