US Bridges

Cth Y over Br N Fk Bad Axe River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. P62092400000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Br N Fk Bad Axe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Y over Br N Fk Bad Axe River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 94 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 379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Y
CrossesBr N Fk Bad Axe River
Location1.5M E JCT Cth O
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.61162, -91.02097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2022)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$181,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Y over Br N Fk Bad Axe River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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

About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.