US Bridges

Cth D Afton RD over Markham Creek

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 2.6M W JCT Ush 51 · Structure no. B53002100000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,245
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D Afton RD over Markham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D Afton RD over Markham Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,348 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCth D Afton RD
CrossesMarkham Creek
Location2.6M W JCT Ush 51
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates42.6465, -89.06658
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,245 (2024)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 D Afton RD over Markham Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Cth D Afton RD over Markham 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth D Afton RD over Markham Creek carry?

About 2,245 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth D Afton RD over Markham Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D Afton RD over Markham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.