US Bridges

Cth E over Br Norwegian Creek

Poor

Green County, Wisconsin · 2.2M N JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. P23091000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Br Norwegian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth E over Br Norwegian Creek in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesBr Norwegian Creek
Location2.2M N JCT Sth 11
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyGreen County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.65458, -89.38703
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic816 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth E over Br Norwegian Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Br Norwegian Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Br Norwegian Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Br Norwegian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Br Norwegian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.