US Bridges

Cth O over Spring Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P47007900000000

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Spring Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth O over Spring Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 107 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth O
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.2M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0O
CountyPierce County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.71854, -92.57196
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic237 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 O over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Cth O over Spring 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 O over Spring Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth O over Spring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.