US Bridges

Cth Z over Poe Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 131 · Structure no. P41095500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Poe Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth Z over Poe Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth Z
CrossesPoe Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 131
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
Coordinates43.7869, -90.53563
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Poe Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Z over Poe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Poe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.