US Bridges

Cth J over Little Roche a Cri Creek

Poor

Adams County, Wisconsin · 2.2M W JCT Cth N · Structure no. P01090300000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Little Roche a Cri Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth J over Little Roche a Cri Creek in Adams County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesLittle Roche a Cri Creek
Location2.2M W JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates43.97359, -89.89832
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth J over Little Roche a Cri Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth J over Little Roche a Cri Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Little Roche a Cri Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth J over Little Roche a Cri Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Little Roche a Cri Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.