US Bridges

Cth D over Bear Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.09 M S JCT Sth 82 (at B · Structure no. B62013800000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth D over Bear Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth D
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.09 M S JCT Sth 82 (at B
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates43.5729, -90.60668
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2022)
Projected traffic596 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 D over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D over Bear Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth D over Bear Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.