US Bridges

Cth M over Br Pecatonica River

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Cth Y · Structure no. P33091800000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Br Pecatonica River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over Br Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 303 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M
CrossesBr Pecatonica River
Location0.3M W JCT Cth Y
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyLafayette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.64797, -89.86896
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 M over Br Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Br Pecatonica 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 September 2024.

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

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth M over Br Pecatonica River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Br Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.