Cth Y over South Squaw Creek
PoorWood County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. P71009200000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth Y over South Squaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Y over South Squaw Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth Y over South Squaw Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Cth Y over South Squaw 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cth Y over South Squaw Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cth Y over South Squaw Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cth Y over South Squaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.