US Bridges

Cth O over Little Black River

Poor

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B60003100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Little Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth O over Little Black River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 484 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesLittle Black River
Location1.1M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates45.12136, -90.31061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic484 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$459,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth O over Little Black River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Little Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth O over Little Black River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth O over Little Black River?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Little Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.