US Bridges

Cth Bb over Koshkonong Creek

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. P13003200000000

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Bb over Koshkonong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Bb over Koshkonong Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 3 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Bb
CrossesKoshkonong Creek
Location1.9M E JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0BB
Coordinates43.08986, -89.16939
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$216,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Bb over Koshkonong Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Bb 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 Bb over Koshkonong Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Bb over Koshkonong Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Bb over Koshkonong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.