US Bridges

Cth D over Willow Creek

Poor

Waushara County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT Sth 49 · Structure no. B69097300000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D over Willow Creek in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.6M E JCT Sth 49
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyWaushara County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.10019, -88.93265
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic804 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$710,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth D over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Willow Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D over Willow Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D over Willow Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.