US Bridges

Cth T over North Channel Wisc River

PoorPosted for load

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 60 · Structure no. B52002500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
551 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over North Channel Wisc River is a concrete slab carrying Cth T over North Channel Wisc River in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCth T
CrossesNorth Channel Wisc River
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 60
RouteCounty Highway 0T
Coordinates43.20464, -90.57189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T over North Channel Wisc River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over North Channel Wisc River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth T over North Channel Wisc River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth T over North Channel Wisc River?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over North Channel Wisc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.