US Bridges

Cth Ff Hillcrest over Duck Creek

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth J · Structure no. B05002600000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ff Hillcrest over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ff Hillcrest over Duck Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,160 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth Ff Hillcrest
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Cth J
RouteCounty Highway 0FF
Coordinates44.53356, -88.12926
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$791,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Ff Hillcrest over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ff Hillcrest over Duck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Ff Hillcrest over Duck Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ff Hillcrest over Duck Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ff Hillcrest over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.