US Bridges

Cth a over Drainage Way

Good

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 1.3 MI N. Bluffton RD · Structure no. B24003500000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Drainage Way is a steel culvert carrying Cth a over Drainage Way in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth a
CrossesDrainage Way
Location1.3 MI N. Bluffton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0A
Coordinates43.90225, -88.97631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
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 a over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Drainage Way 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Drainage Way carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Drainage Way?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.