US Bridges

Cth W over Harvey Creek

Poor

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 1.4 N JCT Sth 10 · Structure no. P46091400000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Harvey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth W over Harvey Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth W
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location1.4 N JCT Sth 10
RouteCounty Highway 0W
CountyPepin County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.6067, -91.74112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2023)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth W over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over Harvey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth W over Harvey Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth W over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.