US Bridges

Cth N over Bearpen Coulee Creek

FairPosted for load

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. P46090600000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
925
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Bearpen Coulee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth N over Bearpen Coulee Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 948 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth N
CrossesBearpen Coulee Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0N
CountyPepin County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.53972, -92.04712
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2024)
Projected traffic948 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 N over Bearpen Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Cth N over Bearpen Coulee 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 Bearpen Coulee Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth N over Bearpen Coulee Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Bearpen Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.