US Bridges

Cth I over Schmidt Creek

Good

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth G to N · Structure no. B29013200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Schmidt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth I over Schmidt Creek in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth I
CrossesSchmidt Creek
Location0.8M E JCT Cth G to N
RouteCounty Highway 0I
Coordinates43.66318, -90.19345
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2022)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I over Schmidt Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I over Schmidt Creek 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 I over Schmidt Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth I over Schmidt Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Schmidt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.