US Bridges

Cth M over Yellow River

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. B60014600000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Yellow River is a concrete slab carrying Cth M over Yellow River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesYellow River
Location1.1M E JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates45.23903, -90.69931
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 M over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth M over Yellow River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Yellow River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.