US Bridges

Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 78 · Structure no. B13028100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 924 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCth H
CrossesPleasant Valley Branch
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 78
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.87486, -89.79917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic924 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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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 770 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Pleasant Valley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.