US Bridges

Cth Tt over Maunesha River

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Sth 19 · Structure no. B13020700000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Tt over Maunesha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Tt over Maunesha River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 759 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Tt
CrossesMaunesha River
Location1.7M N JCT Sth 19
RouteCounty Highway 0TT
Coordinates43.19031, -89.08797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2022)
Projected traffic759 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Tt over Maunesha River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Tt over Maunesha River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Tt over Maunesha River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Tt over Maunesha River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Tt over Maunesha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.