US Bridges

Cth II over Dutch Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 162 · Structure no. P32015200000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth II over Dutch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth II over Dutch Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth II
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 162
RouteCounty Highway 0II
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.85518, -90.99044
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 II over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth II over Dutch 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 II over Dutch Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth II over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth II over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.