US Bridges

Cth G over Br Pine Creek

Poor

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. P61008500000000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Br Pine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cth G over Br Pine Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 531 vehicles a day, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCth G
CrossesBr Pine Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Cth J
RouteCounty Highway 0G
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.13456, -91.52569
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2022)
Projected traffic584 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$214,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth G over Br Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth G over Br Pine Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth G over Br Pine Creek carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth G over Br Pine Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Br Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.