US Bridges

Cth B over Bear Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 130 · Structure no. B52011600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth B over Bear Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 467 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 130
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.24944, -90.22167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic467 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 B over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B 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 B over Bear Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over Bear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.