US Bridges

Cth J over Fish Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B32010100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
789
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Fish Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth J over Fish Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 789 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth J
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.89302, -90.9202
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 J over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Fish Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Fish Creek carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Fish Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.