US Bridges

Cth G over Wolf Creek

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 3.2M W JCT Sth 87 · Structure no. B48004200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth G over Wolf Creek in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth G
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.2M W JCT Sth 87
RouteCounty Highway 0G
Coordinates45.55633, -92.717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic429 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 G over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth G over Wolf 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth G over Wolf Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cth G over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.