US Bridges

Cth J over Pratt Creek

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth Kw · Structure no. B14002700000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
822
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Pratt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Pratt Creek in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 100 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 904 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesPratt Creek
Location0.5M E JCT Cth Kw
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates43.31426, -88.80354
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2022)
Projected traffic904 by 2043
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 J over Pratt Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Cth J over Pratt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Pratt Creek carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Pratt Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Pratt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.