US Bridges

Cth Ww over Bear Creek

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Sth 76 · Structure no. B44007000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ww over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Ww over Bear Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth Ww
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.5M W JCT Sth 76
RouteCounty Highway 0WW
Coordinates44.48908, -88.68822
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic266 (2022)
Projected traffic292 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Ww over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ww over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ww over Bear Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ww over Bear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth Ww over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.