Cth E over E Pecatonica River
PoorPosted for loadIowa County, Wisconsin · 3.1M W JCT Sth 39 · Structure no. P25003300000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth E over E Pecatonica River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over E Pecatonica River in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth E over E Pecatonica River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Cth E over E Pecatonica 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Cth E over E Pecatonica River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cth E over E Pecatonica River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cth E over E Pecatonica River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.