US Bridges

Cth a over Badfish Creek

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Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.6 MI E JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. B13088700000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,137
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Badfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Badfish Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesBadfish Creek
Location2.6 MI E JCT Ush 14
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.89344, -89.29797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2023)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 a over Badfish Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Badfish 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Badfish Creek carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth a over Badfish Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Badfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.