US Bridges

Cth Jj over Bear Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 130 · Structure no. B52007000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Jj over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Jj over Bear Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Jj
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 130
RouteCounty Highway 0JJ
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.21528, -90.22444
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Jj over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Jj over Bear 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 Jj over Bear Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Jj over Bear Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Jj over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.