US Bridges

Cth Q over Mill Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B52009700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Q over Mill Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates43.29889, -90.5225
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Mill 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 Q over Mill Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Q over Mill Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.