US Bridges

Cth S over Mill Creek

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B49013000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth S over Mill Creek in Portage 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth S
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0S
Coordinates44.56641, -89.84485
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2023)
Projected traffic583 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 S over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth S over Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth S over Mill Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cth S over Mill Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.