US Bridges

Cth N over Plum Creek

Good

Pepin County, Wisconsin · At Plum Creek · Structure no. B46004700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth N over Plum Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationAt Plum Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates44.52949, -92.06096
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2022)
Projected traffic491 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 N over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Plum 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 N over Plum Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth N over Plum Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.