US Bridges

Cth Tt over Koshkonong Creek

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B13068000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Tt over Koshkonong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Tt over Koshkonong Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 84 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth Tt
CrossesKoshkonong Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0TT
Coordinates43.11539, -89.18068
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$233,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Tt over Koshkonong Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Cth Tt over Koshkonong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Tt over Koshkonong Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Tt over Koshkonong Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Tt over Koshkonong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.