US Bridges

Cth V over S Br Yellow River

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.9M N JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P71011000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over S Br Yellow River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth V over S Br Yellow River in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesS Br Yellow River
Location1.9M N JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates44.62661, -90.29869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 V over S Br Yellow River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cth V over S Br Yellow River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over S Br Yellow River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth V over S Br Yellow River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over S Br Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.