US Bridges

Cth J over Montello River

Fair

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth B to N · Structure no. B39004800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
773
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Montello River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Montello River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesMontello River
Location0.3M S JCT Cth B to N
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates43.87584, -89.40498
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2024)
Projected traffic924 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Montello River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Montello 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Montello River carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth J over Montello River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Montello River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.