US Bridges

Cth W over Rowley Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Cth W · Structure no. B56017000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
472
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Rowley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth W over Rowley Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 472 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth W
CrossesRowley Creek
Location0.3M S JCT Cth W
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates43.4784, -89.63443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2024)
Projected traffic519 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 W over Rowley Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over Rowley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth W over Rowley Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cth W over Rowley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Rowley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.