US Bridges

Cth N over Br S Fk Bad Axe River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 82 · Structure no. P62009200000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Br S Fk Bad Axe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over Br S Fk Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 6 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesCth N
CrossesBr S Fk Bad Axe River
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 82
RouteCounty Highway 0N
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.48382, -91.0305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 N over Br S Fk Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Cth N over Br S Fk Bad Axe River 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 S Fk Bad Axe River carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth N over Br S Fk Bad Axe River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Br S Fk Bad Axe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.