US Bridges

Cth Xx over Coe Hollow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 3.7M S JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. B62080900000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Xx over Coe Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Xx over Coe Hollow Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth Xx
CrossesCoe Hollow Creek
Location3.7M S JCT Sth 56
RouteCounty Highway 0XX
Coordinates43.55233, -90.95523
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic214 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$148,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Xx over Coe Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Xx over Coe Hollow Creek 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 Xx over Coe Hollow Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Xx over Coe Hollow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Xx over Coe Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.