US Bridges

Cth S over Plum Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B47002600000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth S over Plum Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth S
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0S
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.63866, -92.19032
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic453 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 S over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S over Plum 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth S over Plum Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth S over Plum Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.