Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch
PoorPosted for loadDane County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. B13021200000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 724
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 796 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch carry?
About 724 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.