US Bridges

Cth P over Zanders Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. P13092800000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Zanders Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth P over Zanders Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,080 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth P
CrossesZanders Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Ush 14
RouteCounty Highway 0P
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.12586, -89.62769
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,080 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 P over Zanders Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over Zanders 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth P over Zanders Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth P over Zanders Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth P over Zanders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.