FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CTH VV

Carrying CTH VV over SOO LINE

3.2M N JCT STH 64, St. Croix, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CTH VV

The CTH VV bridge in St. Croix, Wisconsin carries CTH VV over SOO LINE. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 81.8 meters (268 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,356 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CTH VV compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Wisconsin bridges
308
Bridges in St. Croix · 8 in Poor condition
CTH VV 25.9 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−0.2

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
81.8 m (268 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,356 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B55006000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CTH VV is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CTH VV against other structures in St. Croix and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CTH VV?

CTH VV in St. Croix, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CTH VV inspected?

CTH VV's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,356 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH VV is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CTH VV?

CTH VV has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CTH VV?

CTH VV is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CTH VV and does age affect safety?

CTH VV was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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