US Bridges

Cth B over Bear Creek

Good

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B46002400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth B over Bear Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates44.59749, -91.8428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2022)
Projected traffic268 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 B over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth B over Bear Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over Bear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.