US Bridges

Cth Z over Fancy Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. B52003900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Fancy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Z over Fancy Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Z
CrossesFancy Creek
Location0.2M S JCT Sth 56
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.43167, -90.45722
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
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

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 Fancy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Z over Fancy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Z over Fancy Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Z over Fancy Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Fancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.