US Bridges

Cth a over Forward Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. P13091600000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Forward Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth a over Forward Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 696 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesForward Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Cth H
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.89522, -89.76658
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic696 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth a over Forward Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Forward Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth a over Forward Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Forward Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Cth a over Forward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.