US Bridges

Cth N over Br Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 2.4M S JCT Sth 82 · Structure no. P62008900000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Br Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over Br Rush Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCth N
CrossesBr Rush Creek
Location2.4M S JCT Sth 82
RouteCounty Highway 0N
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.44865, -91.04668
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2022)
Projected traffic238 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N over Br Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Br Rush 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 N over Br Rush Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth N over Br Rush Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Br Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.