US Bridges

Cth S over Saunders Creek

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth T · Structure no. P22091000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Saunders Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth S over Saunders Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 372 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth S
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Cth T
RouteCounty Highway 0S
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10461, -90.64103
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic372 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 S over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S over Saunders 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth S over Saunders Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth S over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Cth S over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.