US Bridges

Cth U over Prentice Creek

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 78 · Structure no. B11015000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Prentice Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth U over Prentice Creek in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesPrentice Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 78
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates43.39906, -89.58696
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic161 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 U over Prentice Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Prentice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth U over Prentice Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Prentice Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Prentice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.