US Bridges

Cth Wd over Hay Creek

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. B56017100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Wd over Hay Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Wd over Hay 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 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Wd
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth K
RouteCounty Highway 0WD
Coordinates43.58394, -89.99433
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2024)
Projected traffic482 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Wd over Hay Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth Wd over Hay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Wd over Hay Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth Wd over Hay Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Wd over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.