US Bridges

Cth O over Ash Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Oo · Structure no. B52001500000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth O over Ash Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesAsh Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth Oo
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates43.275, -90.36028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 O over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cth O over Ash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth O over Ash Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth O over Ash Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.