US Bridges

Cth W over Beaver Creek

Fair

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth M(north) · Structure no. P57000100000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth W over Beaver Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth W
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Cth M(north)
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates45.78226, -90.84572
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth W over Beaver Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth W over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth W over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.