FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CTH KP

Carrying CTH KP over BLACK EARTH CREEK

0.1 MI S JCT USH 14, Dane, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CTH KP

The CTH KP bridge in Dane, Wisconsin carries CTH KP over BLACK EARTH CREEK. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.8 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,309 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

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

How CTH KP compares

▲ 7.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Wisconsin bridges
624
Bridges in Dane · 35 in Poor condition
CTH KP 40.5 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.8 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,309 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B13088300000000

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CTH KP 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 KP 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 KP?

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

How often is CTH KP inspected?

CTH KP'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 1,309 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH KP 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 KP?

CTH KP has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CTH KP?

CTH KP is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CTH KP and does age affect safety?

CTH KP was built in 2023, making it 3 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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