US Bridges

Cth II over Bear Creek

Poor

Portage County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth Pp · Structure no. P49005500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth II over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth II over Bear Creek in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth II
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Cth Pp
RouteCounty Highway 0II
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.49887, -89.71781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic111 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth II over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth II over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth II over Bear Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth II over Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth II over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.