US Bridges

Cth S over Br W Fk Kickapoo River

PoorPosted for load

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth P · Structure no. P62012700000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
651
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Br W Fk Kickapoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth S over Br W Fk Kickapoo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 716 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCth S
CrossesBr W Fk Kickapoo River
Location0.1M S JCT Cth P
RouteCounty Highway 0S
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.656, -90.77652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2022)
Projected traffic716 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$254,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth S over Br W Fk Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S over Br W Fk Kickapoo 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 S over Br W Fk Kickapoo River carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth S over Br W Fk Kickapoo River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over Br W Fk Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.