US Bridges

Cth Y over Skulen Pond Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 52 · Structure no. B37032600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Skulen Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Y over Skulen Pond Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Y
CrossesSkulen Pond Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 52
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.03758, -89.30575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Y over Skulen Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y over Skulen Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Y over Skulen Pond Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth Y over Skulen Pond Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y over Skulen Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.