US Bridges

Cth Jj over Latch Valley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.8M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. P61020100000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Jj over Latch Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Jj over Latch Valley Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCth Jj
CrossesLatch Valley Creek
Location1.8M N JCT Cth J
RouteCounty Highway 0JJ
Coordinates44.17661, -91.54344
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$157,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Jj over Latch Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Cth Jj over Latch Valley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Jj over Latch Valley Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Jj over Latch Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Jj over Latch Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.