US Bridges

Cth U over Suamico River

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B05033000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Suamico River is a concrete slab carrying Cth U over Suamico River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesSuamico River
Location1.0M N JCT Sth 29
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates44.59821, -88.19049
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic804 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 U over Suamico River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Suamico River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Cth U over Suamico River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cth U over Suamico River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Suamico River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.