US Bridges

Cth T over Black River

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Cth a to E · Structure no. B60001100000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth T over Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 552 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth T
CrossesBlack River
Location1.3M W JCT Cth a to E
RouteCounty Highway 0T
Coordinates45.04597, -90.62556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2022)
Projected traffic552 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 T over Black River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Cth T over Black River 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 T over Black River carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth T over Black River?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.