US Bridges

Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek

Fair

Pepin County, Wisconsin · 1.9M W JCT Cth G · Structure no. P46090900000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 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 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Z
CrossesArkansaw Creek
Location1.9M W JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
CountyPepin County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.66168, -92.09248
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2022)
Projected traffic256 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Cth Z over Arkansaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Arkansaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.