US Bridges

Cth Z over Devil Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 3.2M E JCT Sth 107 · Structure no. P35003500000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Devil Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth Z over Devil Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 643 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Z
CrossesDevil Creek
Location3.2M E JCT Sth 107
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.14888, -89.78945
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2023)
Projected traffic643 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Z over Devil Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Z over Devil 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 Z over Devil Creek carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Z over Devil Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Cth Z over Devil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.