US Bridges

Cth K over W Br Blue Mounds Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Cth Hh · Structure no. B25015000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over W Br Blue Mounds Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth K over W Br Blue Mounds Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesW Br Blue Mounds Creek
Location1.8M N JCT Cth Hh
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates43.05181, -89.86297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 K over W Br Blue Mounds Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over W Br Blue Mounds Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over W Br Blue Mounds Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth K over W Br Blue Mounds Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over W Br Blue Mounds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.