US Bridges

Cth W over Mill Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · Cth W · Structure no. B56023900000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth W over Mill Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 835 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth W
CrossesMill Creek
LocationCth W
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates43.45287, -89.80079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2021)
Projected traffic835 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth W over Mill Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth W over Mill Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.