US Bridges

Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 121 · Structure no. P61015800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth Bb
CrossesBorst Valley Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 121
RouteCounty Highway 0BB
Coordinates44.40911, -91.44819
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
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$271,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 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 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Bb over Borst Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.