US Bridges

Cth U over Whitewater River

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. P28008200000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Whitewater River is a steel culvert carrying Cth U over Whitewater River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth U
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.8M E JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0U
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.85722, -88.74061
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 U over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Whitewater River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth U over Whitewater River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Whitewater River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Cth U over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.