US Bridges

Cth Z over Poe Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Sth 131 · Structure no. B41029600000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Poe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Z over Poe Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Z
CrossesPoe Creek
Location1.4M E JCT Sth 131
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.78707, -90.51687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2022)
Projected traffic262 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Z over Poe Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Z over Poe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Z over Poe Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Z over Poe Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Poe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.