US Bridges

Cth C over E Br Honey Creek

Poor

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 4.2M E JCT Cth Pf · Structure no. P56094500000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over E Br Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth C over E Br Honey Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth C
CrossesE Br Honey Creek
Location4.2M E JCT Cth Pf
RouteCounty Highway 0C
Coordinates43.34393, -89.88196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2024)
Projected traffic361 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$177,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth C over E Br Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over E 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth C over E Br Honey Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth C over E Br Honey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over E Br Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.