US Bridges

Cth Y over Trotter Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B33001500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Trotter Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cth Y over Trotter Branch in Lafayette 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Y
CrossesTrotter Branch
Location0.1M N JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
Coordinates42.65005, -89.8638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic290 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 Y over Trotter Branch built?

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

What condition is Cth Y over Trotter Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Y over Trotter Branch carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Y over Trotter Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y over Trotter Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.