US Bridges

Cth Q over Branch Baraboo River

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. B62016900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Branch Baraboo River is a concrete slab carrying Cth Q over Branch Baraboo River in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Q
CrossesBranch Baraboo River
Location0.7M S JCT Sth 80
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.63835, -90.35202
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Q over Branch Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Branch Baraboo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Branch Baraboo River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Q over Branch Baraboo River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Branch Baraboo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.