US Bridges

Cth E over Bean Brook

Fair

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 4.1M E JCT Ush 63 · Structure no. B65001600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Bean Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth E over Bean Brook in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 577 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesBean Brook
Location4.1M E JCT Ush 63
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyWashburn County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.90743, -91.68537
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic577 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 E over Bean Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Bean Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Bean Brook carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Bean Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Bean Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.