US Bridges

Cth Pf Maple ST over Baraboo River

Poor

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth I · Structure no. B56067200000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Pf Maple ST over Baraboo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Pf Maple ST over Baraboo River in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 321 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Pf Maple ST
CrossesBaraboo River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth I
RouteCounty Highway 0PF
Coordinates43.45719, -89.86672
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2024)
Projected traffic321 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Pf Maple ST over Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Pf Maple ST over Baraboo River 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 Pf Maple ST over Baraboo River carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Pf Maple ST over Baraboo River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Pf Maple ST over Baraboo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.