US Bridges

Cth B over Br N Fk Bad Axe River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Cth Kk · Structure no. B62009700000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Br N Fk Bad Axe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over Br N Fk Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 477 vehicles a day, projected to reach 524 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesBr N Fk Bad Axe River
Location0.9M S JCT Cth Kk
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.64708, -90.97013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2022)
Projected traffic524 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 B over Br N Fk Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 477 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over Br N Fk Bad Axe River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Br N Fk Bad Axe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.