Cth W over Skillet Creek
PoorSauk County, Wisconsin · 1.7M W JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B56059500000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 738
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth W over Skillet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth W over Skillet Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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 738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 811 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth W over Skillet Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth W over Skillet 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 W over Skillet Creek carry?
About 738 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cth W over Skillet Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cth W over Skillet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.