US Bridges

Cth a over Tank Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 2.8M E JCT Sth 95 · Structure no. B27014000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Tank Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth a over Tank Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesTank Creek
Location2.8M E JCT Sth 95
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.35727, -90.96047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic506 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 Tank Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Tank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth a over Tank Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cth a over Tank Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Tank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.