US Bridges

Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.5M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. B13022000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
712
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 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, projected to reach 783 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesPleasant Valley Branch
Location1.5M S JCT Cth a
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.88211, -89.78242
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2022)
Projected traffic783 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 H over Pleasant Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.