US Bridges

Cth U over Brunner Valley Creek

Good

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Uu · Structure no. B47004500000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
407
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Brunner Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth U over Brunner Valley Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 years old, older 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 407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesBrunner Valley Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Uu
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates44.58474, -92.1691
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2022)
Projected traffic447 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 U over Brunner Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Cth U over Brunner Valley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth U over Brunner Valley Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Brunner Valley Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Brunner Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.