US Bridges

Cth Pf over Otter Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.9M W JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B56017200000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,003
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Pf over Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Pf over Otter 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,203 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCth Pf
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.9M W JCT Ush 12
RouteCounty Highway 0PF
Coordinates43.293, -89.79867
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (2024)
Projected traffic2,203 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Pf over Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth Pf over Otter 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Pf over Otter Creek carry?

About 2,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth Pf over Otter Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Pf over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.