US Bridges

Cth Z over Klein Creek

Fair

Adams County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth F · Structure no. B01001800000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,841
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Klein Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth Z over Klein Creek in Adams County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,841 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth Z
CrossesKlein Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Cth F
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
Coordinates43.91723, -89.93768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,841 (2022)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Z over Klein Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Z over Klein 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Z over Klein Creek carry?

About 1,841 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth Z over Klein Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Klein Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.