US Bridges

Cth C over Brunsweiler River

Fair

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B02001600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Brunsweiler River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth C over Brunsweiler River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesBrunsweiler River
Location0.5M W JCT Sth 13
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.40697, -90.81141
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 C over Brunsweiler River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Brunsweiler River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth C over Brunsweiler River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth C over Brunsweiler River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Brunsweiler River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.