FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CTH B / ADAMS ST

Carrying CTH B / ADAMS ST over KOSHKONONG CREEK

2.3M E JCT STH 73, Dane, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CTH B / ADAMS ST

The CTH B / ADAMS ST bridge in Dane, Wisconsin carries CTH B / ADAMS ST over KOSHKONONG CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 30.8 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,104 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CTH B / ADAMS ST compares

▲ 18.5
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Wisconsin bridges
624
Bridges in Dane · 35 in Poor condition
CTH B / ADAMS ST 51.8 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.8 m (101 ft)
Deck Width
14.0 m (46 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,104 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B13061200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CTH B / ADAMS ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CTH B / ADAMS ST against other structures in Dane and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CTH B / ADAMS ST?

CTH B / ADAMS ST in Dane, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CTH B / ADAMS ST inspected?

CTH B / ADAMS ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,104 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH B / ADAMS ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CTH B / ADAMS ST?

CTH B / ADAMS ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CTH B / ADAMS ST?

CTH B / ADAMS ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CTH B / ADAMS ST and does age affect safety?

CTH B / ADAMS ST was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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