US Bridges

Cth B over Bear Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · Cth B · Structure no. B52027700000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township 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 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 965 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesBear Creek
LocationCth B
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates43.27117, -90.23192
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2021)
Projected traffic965 by 2041
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth B over Bear Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth B over Bear Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.