US Bridges

Cth J over Big Hay Meadow Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B35000700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Big Hay Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth J over Big Hay Meadow Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesCth J
CrossesBig Hay Meadow Creek
Location0.5M E JCT Cth X
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.29329, -89.47771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic488 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 J over Big Hay Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Big Hay Meadow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Big Hay Meadow Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth J over Big Hay Meadow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Big Hay Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.