US Bridges

Cth S over Bear Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.7 MI S. JCT Cth H · Structure no. B71013700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
611
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth S over Bear Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth S
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.7 MI S. JCT Cth H
RouteCounty Highway 0S
Coordinates44.6312, -89.86536
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2022)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth S over Bear Creek carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth S over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.