US Bridges

Cth G over Bear Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Cth M · Structure no. P60094900000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth G over Bear 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCth G
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.7M S JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0G
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.22953, -90.72039
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 G over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth G over Bear 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 G over Bear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth G over Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.