US Bridges

Cth Q over Spring Creek

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth Jj · Structure no. B49005200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Q over Spring Creek in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Q
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4M S JCT Cth Jj
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.39419, -89.32674
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2023)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
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 Q over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Spring Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Q over Spring Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.