US Bridges

Cth J over Prairie River

Good

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Sth 17 · Structure no. B35015100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Prairie River is a concrete slab carrying Cth J over Prairie River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesPrairie River
Location0.9M W JCT Sth 17
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates45.2938, -89.54639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2023)
Projected traffic532 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Prairie River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Prairie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Prairie River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Cth J over Prairie River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.