US Bridges

Cth a over Crystal Springs Creek

Poor

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. P47004800000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Crystal Springs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Crystal Springs Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesCrystal Springs Creek
Location1.8M N JCT Sth 35
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.59289, -92.33481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic204 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$180,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth a over Crystal Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Cth a over Crystal Springs 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 a over Crystal Springs Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth a over Crystal Springs Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Crystal Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.