US Bridges

Cth Kb over Neshota River

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E JCT Cth R · Structure no. B05000800000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Kb over Neshota River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Kb over Neshota River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Kb
CrossesNeshota River
Location2.6M E JCT Cth R
RouteCounty Highway 0KB
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.34934, -87.78886
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$425,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Kb over Neshota River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Kb over Neshota River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Kb over Neshota River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Kb over Neshota River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Kb over Neshota River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.