US Bridges

Cth M over Reads Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. B62016100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Reads Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth M over Reads Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesReads Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Ush 14
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates43.44715, -90.77923
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 M over Reads Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Reads Creek 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 M over Reads Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Reads Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Reads Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.