US Bridges

Cth Pb over Branch of Sugar River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · At Sugar River Branch · Structure no. B13067800000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Pb over Branch of Sugar River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cth Pb over Branch of Sugar River 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Pb
CrossesBranch of Sugar River
LocationAt Sugar River Branch
RouteCounty Highway 0PB
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.94889, -89.51472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pb over Branch of Sugar River built?

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

What condition is Cth Pb over Branch of Sugar 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 Pb over Branch of Sugar River carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth Pb over Branch of Sugar River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Cth Pb over Branch of Sugar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.