US Bridges

Cth B over Trade River

Fair

Polk County, Wisconsin · 5.2M W JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B48004500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Trade River is a concrete slab carrying Cth B over Trade River in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesTrade River
Location5.2M W JCT Sth 35
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates45.6065, -92.586
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic685 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 B over Trade River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over Trade River 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 B over Trade River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth B over Trade River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Trade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.