US Bridges

Cth Hs over Duck Creek

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B05027900000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Hs over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Hs over Duck Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 19,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,160 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Hs
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 41
RouteCounty Highway 0HS
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.55828, -88.06335
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2022)
Projected traffic23,160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Hs over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Hs over Duck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Hs over Duck Creek carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Hs over Duck Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Hs over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.