Cth M / Century Av over Pheasant Branch Creek
PoorDane County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B13004600000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth M / Century Av over Pheasant Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M / Century Av over Pheasant Branch Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 years old, older 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 15,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,840 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth M / Century Av over Pheasant Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Cth M / Century Av over Pheasant Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cth M / Century Av over Pheasant Branch Creek carry?
About 15,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cth M / Century Av over Pheasant Branch Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Cth M / Century Av over Pheasant Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.