US Bridges

Cth V over Yellow River

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. P71011100000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Yellow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V over Yellow River in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesYellow River
Location1.0M N JCT Cth H
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates44.66981, -90.29903
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Yellow River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Yellow River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over Yellow River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth V over Yellow River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.