US Bridges

Cth D over Otter Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Sth 82 · Structure no. B62025600000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth D over Otter Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCth D
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.5M N JCT Sth 82
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates43.61033, -90.70478
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
Trucks25%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth D over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth D over Otter Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cth D over Otter Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.