US Bridges

Cth Mm over Bear Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 4.2M N JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. P52091400000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Mm over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Mm over Bear Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Mm
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.2M N JCT Sth 56
RouteCounty Highway 0MM
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.53922, -90.57639
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Mm over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Mm 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 Mm over Bear Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Mm over Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth Mm over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.