US Bridges

Cth W over Br Galena River

Fair

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth I to S · Structure no. P33091000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Br Galena River is a steel culvert carrying Cth W over Br Galena River 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 5 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth W
CrossesBr Galena River
Location0.4M E JCT Cth I to S
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates42.53606, -90.33027
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2022)
Projected traffic335 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 W over Br Galena River built?

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

What condition is Cth W over Br Galena River 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 W over Br Galena River carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth W over Br Galena River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Cth W over Br Galena River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.