US Bridges

Cth P over Kickapoo River

FairPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.2M W JCT Sth 131 · Structure no. B62001100000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Kickapoo River is a steel truss - thru carrying Cth P over Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth P
CrossesKickapoo River
Location1.2M W JCT Sth 131
RouteCounty Highway 0P
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.62218, -90.62923
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 P over Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over Kickapoo River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth P over Kickapoo River carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth P over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth P over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.