US Bridges

Cth F over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 3.7M N JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. B33000600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth F over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth F over Otter Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,034 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth F
CrossesOtter Creek
Location3.7M N JCT Sth 23
RouteCounty Highway 0F
Coordinates42.71908, -90.07829
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 F over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth F over Otter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth F over Otter Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth F over Otter Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth F over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.