US Bridges

Cth P over Black Earth Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · .1MI S JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. B13064600000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Black Earth Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth P over Black Earth Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,480 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth P
CrossesBlack Earth Creek
Location.1MI S JCT Ush 14
RouteCounty Highway 0P
Coordinates43.11089, -89.64567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 P over Black Earth Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over Black Earth 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth P over Black Earth Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth P over Black Earth Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Cth P over Black Earth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.