US Bridges

Cth Jb over Dutch Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Sth 162 · Structure no. P32015600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Jb over Dutch Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth Jb over Dutch Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Jb
CrossesDutch Creek
Location1.3M S JCT Sth 162
RouteCounty Highway 0JB
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.81427, -90.92595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jb over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Jb 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 Jb over Dutch Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Jb over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Jb over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.