US Bridges

Cth Pf over N Br Honey Creek

Poor

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. P56008400000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Pf over N Br Honey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Pf over N Br Honey Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 504 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesCth Pf
CrossesN Br Honey Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0PF
Coordinates43.32961, -89.94958
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic504 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$280,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Pf over N Br Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Pf over N Br Honey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Pf over N Br Honey Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Pf over N Br Honey Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Pf over N Br Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.