US Bridges

Cth T over Wisconsin River 03

Poor

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Sth 133 · Structure no. B22004600000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
521 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Wisconsin River 03 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth T over Wisconsin River 03 in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 521 ft (158.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCth T
CrossesWisconsin River 03
Location0.9M N JCT Sth 133
RouteCounty Highway 0T
Coordinates43.19922, -90.57117
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length521 ft (158.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T over Wisconsin River 03 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Wisconsin River 03 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth T over Wisconsin River 03 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth T over Wisconsin River 03?

The structure is 521 ft (158.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over Wisconsin River 03?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.