US Bridges

Cth O over Br Bear Creek

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P71004700000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,704
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Br Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth O over Br Bear Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 1,704 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,874 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesBr Bear Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates44.50932, -89.7469
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Br Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth O over Br Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Cth O over Br Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cth O over Br Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.