US Bridges

Cth M over Br E Br Pecatonica River

Poor

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 2.5M S JCT Cth Y · Structure no. P33006900000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Br E Br Pecatonica River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over Br E Br Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M
CrossesBr E Br Pecatonica River
Location2.5M S JCT Cth Y
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.61981, -89.84758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic322 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M over Br E Br Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Br E Br Pecatonica River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth M over Br E Br Pecatonica River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth M over Br E Br Pecatonica River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Br E Br Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.