US Bridges

Cth V over Yahara River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth Cv · Structure no. B13067000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Yahara River is a concrete slab carrying Cth V over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesYahara River
Location0.3M E JCT Cth Cv
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates43.25258, -89.33944
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 V over Yahara River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Yahara River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth V over Yahara River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cth V over Yahara River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Yahara River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.