US Bridges

Cth F over Br Otter Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 2.3M S JCT Cth G to W · Structure no. P33004700000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth F over Br Otter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth F over Br Otter Creek in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,034 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth F
CrossesBr Otter Creek
Location2.3M S JCT Cth G to W
RouteCounty Highway 0F
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.72795, -90.06185
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (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 Br Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth F over Br 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 Br Otter Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth F over Br Otter Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Cth F over Br Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.