US Bridges

Cth O over N Fk Bad Axe River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. B62006500000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over N Fk Bad Axe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth O over N Fk Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCth O
CrossesN Fk Bad Axe River
Location2.8M N JCT Sth 56
RouteCounty Highway 0O
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.58898, -91.06277
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2022)
Projected traffic238 by 2043
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 O over N Fk Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over N Fk Bad Axe 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 O over N Fk Bad Axe River carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth O over N Fk Bad Axe River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over N Fk Bad Axe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.