US Bridges

Cth E over Bark River

Good

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 2.2M S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. P28006700000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Bark River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth E over Bark River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesBark River
Location2.2M S JCT Ush 18
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates42.98439, -88.57536
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 E over Bark River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Bark River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Bark River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Bark River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth E over Bark River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.