US Bridges

Cth O Franklin S over Baraboo River

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Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. B29011600000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O Franklin S over Baraboo River is a concrete slab carrying Cth O Franklin S over Baraboo River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,551 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCth O Franklin S
CrossesBaraboo River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 80
RouteCounty Highway 0O
CountyJuneau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.73994, -90.26732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2022)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 O Franklin S over Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O Franklin S over Baraboo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cth O Franklin S over Baraboo River carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth O Franklin S over Baraboo River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O Franklin S over Baraboo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.