US Bridges

Cth Q over Bear Creek

Good

Portage County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Cth B · Structure no. B49013500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Q over Bear 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.3M S JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates44.43497, -89.30953
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2023)
Projected traffic446 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Q over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth Q over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Bear Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Q over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.