US Bridges

Cth Q over Br S Branch Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.0 Miles South of the Ju · Structure no. B62025900000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Br S Branch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Q over Br S Branch Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesBr S Branch Creek
Location1.0 Miles South of the Ju
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates43.63423, -90.35252
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Q over Br S Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Br S Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Br S Branch Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Cth Q over Br S Branch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Br S Branch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.