US Bridges

Cth U over Grant River

Good

Grant County, Wisconsin · 2.7M W JCT Cth N (to Sout · Structure no. B22017900000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Grant River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth U over Grant River in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 745 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesGrant River
Location2.7M W JCT Cth N (to Sout
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates42.76169, -90.86367
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2022)
Projected traffic745 by 2043
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 U over Grant River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Grant River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth U over Grant River carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Grant River?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Grant River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.