US Bridges

Cth M over Fennimore Creek

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Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B22015600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Fennimore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth M over Fennimore Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M
CrossesFennimore Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Cth Q
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11786, -90.53306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 M over Fennimore Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Fennimore 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth M over Fennimore Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Fennimore Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Fennimore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.