US Bridges

Cth B over Br Eau Galle River

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 2.4M N JCT Sth 128 · Structure no. B47000700000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Br Eau Galle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over Br Eau Galle River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesBr Eau Galle River
Location2.4M N JCT Sth 128
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.83448, -92.22108
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic616 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Br Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Cth B over Br Eau Galle River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B over Br Eau Galle River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cth B over Br Eau Galle River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Br Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.