US Bridges

Cth M over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B11015600000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over Union Pacific Railroad in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.1 MI N JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates43.61107, -89.09714
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2022)
Projected traffic282 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Union Pacific Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth M over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.