US Bridges

Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek

Poor

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth V · Structure no. P61013000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Bb
CrossesBorst Valley Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Cth V
RouteCounty Highway 0BB
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.43667, -91.47769
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$140,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Bb over Borst Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.