US Bridges

Cth Kk over W Br Blue Mounds Creek

Poor

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. P25005400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Kk over W Br Blue Mounds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Kk over W Br Blue Mounds Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Kk
CrossesW Br Blue Mounds Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth K
RouteCounty Highway 0KK
CountyIowa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.13039, -89.84825
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2022)
Projected traffic346 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$181,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Kk over W Br Blue Mounds Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 315 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Kk over W Br Blue Mounds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.