US Bridges

Cth V over Rowan Creek at Lake Wisc

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth Cs · Structure no. B11002000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Rowan Creek at Lake Wisc is a concrete slab carrying Cth V over Rowan Creek at Lake Wisc in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,188 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCth V
CrossesRowan Creek at Lake Wisc
Location0.5M N JCT Cth Cs
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.39658, -89.52149
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2021)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 V over Rowan Creek at Lake Wisc built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Rowan Creek at Lake Wisc 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth V over Rowan Creek at Lake Wisc carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth V over Rowan Creek at Lake Wisc?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Rowan Creek at Lake Wisc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.