US Bridges

Cth M over Dorn Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. B13060100000000

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,560
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Dorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cth M over Dorn Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesDorn Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Cth K
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates43.14008, -89.44214
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,560 (2025)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 M over Dorn Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Cth M over Dorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Cth M over Dorn Creek carry?

About 11,560 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Dorn Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth M over Dorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.