US Bridges

Cth Ca over Bear Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.2M W JCT Cth N · Structure no. P41094400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
795
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ca over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth Ca over Bear Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 795 vehicles a day, projected to reach 874 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCth Ca
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.2M W JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0CA
Coordinates43.94228, -90.41502
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2022)
Projected traffic874 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$218,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Ca over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ca over Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ca over Bear Creek carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ca over Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ca over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.