US Bridges

Cth V over Bear Creek

Fair

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B46001100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth V over Bear Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates44.60713, -91.87317
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2022)
Projected traffic127 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 V over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth V over Bear Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth V over Bear Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.