US Bridges

Cth T over Morris Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Sth 71 · Structure no. P41012800000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Morris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth T over Morris Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 756 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCth T
CrossesMorris Creek
Location0.7M S JCT Sth 71
RouteCounty Highway 0T
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.81332, -90.60283
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2021)
Projected traffic756 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$428,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T over Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Morris 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 T over Morris Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth T over Morris Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over Morris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.