US Bridges

Cth O over Bear Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B71011400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,704
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth O over Bear Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,704 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,874 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates44.49934, -89.74689
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,704 (2022)
Projected traffic1,874 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 O over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Cth O over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,704 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth O over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.