US Bridges

Cth Y over Fish Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Cth J to E · Structure no. P41091900000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Fish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Y over Fish Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth Y
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.3M N JCT Cth J to E
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
Coordinates43.8458, -90.90503
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic107 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Y over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y over Fish 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Y over Fish Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Y over Fish Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth Y over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.