US Bridges

Cth Z over Fairplay Creek

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. B22007400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Fairplay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Z over Fairplay Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 897 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Z
CrossesFairplay Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 11
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.52394, -90.58331
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic897 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 Z over Fairplay Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Z over Fairplay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Z over Fairplay Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Z over Fairplay Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Fairplay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.