US Bridges

Cth P over Br W Fk Kickapoo River

Poor

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. B62010800000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Br W Fk Kickapoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth P over Br W Fk Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 632 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth P
CrossesBr W Fk Kickapoo River
Location0.6M E JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0P
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.6601, -90.76535
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic632 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$207,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth P over Br W Fk Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over Br W Fk Kickapoo River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth P over Br W Fk Kickapoo River carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth P over Br W Fk Kickapoo River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cth P over Br W Fk Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.