US Bridges

Cth D over Basswood Creek

FairPosted for load

Richland County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B52000400000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Basswood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth D over Basswood Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesBasswood Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Cth a
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.54111, -90.50833
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2022)
Projected traffic215 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 D over Basswood Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Basswood 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 D over Basswood Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D over Basswood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cth D over Basswood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.