US Bridges

Cth Ab over Yahara River

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.3M S JCT Cth Mn · Structure no. B13068400000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ab over Yahara River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ab over Yahara River in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth Ab
CrossesYahara River
Location2.3M S JCT Cth Mn
RouteCounty Highway 0AB
Coordinates42.98253, -89.26789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Ab over Yahara River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ab 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 Ab over Yahara River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth Ab over Yahara River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ab over Yahara River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.