US Bridges

Cth N over Arkansaw Creek

Fair

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B46000900000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Arkansaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth N over Arkansaw Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 862 vehicles a day, projected to reach 948 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth N
CrossesArkansaw Creek
Location0.2M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0N
CountyPepin County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.64078, -92.03161
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2022)
Projected traffic948 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N over Arkansaw Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Arkansaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth N over Arkansaw Creek carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth N over Arkansaw Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Arkansaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.