US Bridges

Cth H over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 2.9M W JCT Cth S · Structure no. B71011200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,127
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth H over Little Bear Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,339 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location2.9M W JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates44.6563, -89.9252
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2022)
Projected traffic2,339 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 H over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Little Bear Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth H over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.