US Bridges

Cth J over Br Rowan Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Cs to E · Structure no. B11004800000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Br Rowan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth J over Br Rowan Creek in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 819 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth J
CrossesBr Rowan Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth Cs to E
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.39476, -89.46469
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth J over Br Rowan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Br Rowan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Br Rowan Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Br Rowan Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth J over Br Rowan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.