US Bridges

Cth H over Austin Creek

FairPosted for load

Waushara County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth I · Structure no. B69000600000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Austin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth H over Austin Creek in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesAustin Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Cth I
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyWaushara County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.16278, -88.89899
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic324 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 H over Austin Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Austin Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cth H over Austin Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Austin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.