US Bridges

Cth a Mills ST over Puckyan River

Poor

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. B24043700000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a Mills ST over Puckyan River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a Mills ST over Puckyan River in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth a Mills ST
CrossesPuckyan River
Location0.9M S JCT Sth 23
RouteCounty Highway 0A
Coordinates43.84662, -88.96005
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$233,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth a Mills ST over Puckyan River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a Mills ST over Puckyan River 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 a Mills ST over Puckyan River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth a Mills ST over Puckyan River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a Mills ST over Puckyan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.