US Bridges

Cth Ee over Ashwaubenon Creek

Poor

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B05010500000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ee over Ashwaubenon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth Ee over Ashwaubenon Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,840 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Ee
CrossesAshwaubenon Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 41
RouteCounty Highway 0EE
Coordinates44.44511, -88.09879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,840 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$394,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Ee over Ashwaubenon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ee over Ashwaubenon Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ee over Ashwaubenon Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ee over Ashwaubenon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ee over Ashwaubenon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.