Cth N over Otter Creek
PoorRock County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 26 · Structure no. B53009400000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,461
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth N over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over Otter Creek in Rock 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 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.
It carries about 1,461 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,563 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth N over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth N over Otter Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Cth N over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,461 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Cth N over Otter Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Cth N over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.