US Bridges

Cth N over S Fk Bad Axe River

Poor

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 3.3M S JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. P62009300000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over S Fk Bad Axe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over S Fk Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth N
CrossesS Fk Bad Axe River
Location3.3M S JCT Sth 56
RouteCounty Highway 0N
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.51538, -91.04882
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2022)
Projected traffic178 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$454,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth N over S Fk Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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

About 162 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over S Fk Bad Axe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.