US Bridges

Cth R over Rock River

Fair

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 4.5M N JCT Cth Me · Structure no. B14034300000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth R over Rock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth R over Rock River in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCth R
CrossesRock River
Location4.5M N JCT Cth Me
RouteCounty Highway 0R
Coordinates43.34729, -88.59934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 R over Rock River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Cth R over Rock River 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 R over Rock River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth R over Rock River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth R over Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.