US Bridges

Cth E Jefferson ST over Scuppernong River

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 135 · Structure no. P28071000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E Jefferson ST over Scuppernong River is a concrete slab carrying Cth E Jefferson ST over Scuppernong River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E Jefferson ST
CrossesScuppernong River
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 135
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.88454, -88.58596
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Jefferson ST over Scuppernong River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E Jefferson ST over Scuppernong 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 E Jefferson ST over Scuppernong River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E Jefferson ST over Scuppernong River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E Jefferson ST over Scuppernong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.