US Bridges

Cth D over Silver Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B60001900000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
758
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D over Silver Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 758 vehicles a day, projected to reach 833 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.8M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.35333, -90.29078
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2022)
Projected traffic833 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 1976, making it 49 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 758 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D over Silver Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.