US Bridges

Cth Z over Fourteen Mile Creek

Fair

Adams County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth D · Structure no. P01001100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Fourteen Mile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth Z over Fourteen Mile Creek in Adams County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesCth Z
CrossesFourteen Mile Creek
Location0.2M S JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
Coordinates44.21778, -89.88453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Fourteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Z over Fourteen Mile 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 Fourteen Mile Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Z over Fourteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Fourteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.