US Bridges

Cth J over Little Turtle Creek

Poor

Rock County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. B53012300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Little Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth J over Little Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesLittle Turtle Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Cth P
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates42.53644, -88.80133
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2024)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth J over Little Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Little Turtle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Little Turtle Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth J over Little Turtle Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Little Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.