US Bridges

Cth U over Fish Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth J · Structure no. B32012800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Fish Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth U over Fish Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCth U
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Cth J
RouteCounty Highway 0U
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.90655, -90.92838
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth U over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cth U over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth U over Fish Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.