US Bridges

Cth D / Fish Hatch over Wingra Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B13035100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D / Fish Hatch over Wingra Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth D / Fish Hatch over Wingra Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 21,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,320 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D / Fish Hatch
CrossesWingra Creek
Location0.5M S JCT Ush 151
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04992, -89.40025
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2022)
Projected traffic25,320 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 D / Fish Hatch over Wingra Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D / Fish Hatch over Wingra Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D / Fish Hatch over Wingra Creek carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D / Fish Hatch over Wingra Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D / Fish Hatch over Wingra Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.