US Bridges

Cth E over Silver Creek

Good

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth Mm to E · Structure no. P14092800000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth E over Silver Creek in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.2M N JCT Cth Mm to E
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates43.27621, -88.67502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 E over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth E over Silver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth E over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.