US Bridges

Cth W over Saunders Creek

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.1 Miles N of Ush 51 · Structure no. B13069800000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Saunders Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cth W over Saunders 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth W
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location1.1 Miles N of Ush 51
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates42.93417, -89.10861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 W over Saunders Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth W over Saunders 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth W over Saunders Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth W over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cth W over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.