US Bridges

Cth D over Silver Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B60000500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D over Silver Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 326 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.8M W JCT Sth 13
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.35481, -90.32014
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2022)
Projected traffic326 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 D over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Silver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth D over Silver Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D over Silver Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.