FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CTH PF MAPLE ST

Carrying CTH PF MAPLE ST over BARABOO RIVER

0.2M S JCT CTH I, Sauk, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CTH PF MAPLE ST

The CTH PF MAPLE ST bridge in Sauk, Wisconsin carries CTH PF MAPLE ST over BARABOO RIVER. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 292 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

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

How CTH PF MAPLE ST compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Wisconsin bridges
277
Bridges in Sauk · 24 in Poor condition
CTH PF MAPLE ST 21.1 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
292 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B56067200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

CTH PF MAPLE ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CTH PF MAPLE ST against other structures in Sauk 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 PF MAPLE ST?

CTH PF MAPLE ST in Sauk, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CTH PF MAPLE ST inspected?

CTH PF MAPLE 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 292 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CTH PF MAPLE ST?

CTH PF MAPLE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CTH PF MAPLE ST?

CTH PF MAPLE ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CTH PF MAPLE ST and does age affect safety?

CTH PF MAPLE ST was built in 1940, making it 86 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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