US Bridges

Cth J over Fish Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Cth B · Structure no. B32023500000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Fish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth J over Fish Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.7M S JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates43.88194, -90.92044
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Fish 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Fish Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth J over Fish Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.