US Bridges

Cth Mm Dutchman R over Sorensons Creek

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Ush 141 · Structure no. B05036400000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Mm Dutchman R over Sorensons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Mm Dutchman R over Sorensons Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Mm Dutchman R
CrossesSorensons Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Ush 141
RouteCounty Highway 0MM
Coordinates44.4299, -87.91756
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$685,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Mm Dutchman R over Sorensons Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Mm Dutchman R over Sorensons 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Mm Dutchman R over Sorensons Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth Mm Dutchman R over Sorensons Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Mm Dutchman R over Sorensons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.