US Bridges

Cth Jg over Elvers Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B13025700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Jg over Elvers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Jg over Elvers Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 load restriction.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Jg
CrossesElvers Creek
Location2.5M N JCT Ush 18
RouteCounty Highway 0JG
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04539, -89.77561
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2023)
Projected traffic134 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$173,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Jg over Elvers Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Jg over Elvers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Jg over Elvers Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Jg over Elvers Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Jg over Elvers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.