US Bridges

Cth E over Waumandee Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. B06002700000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Waumandee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesWaumandee Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Cth U
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.29833, -91.70444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2022)
Projected traffic465 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 E over Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Waumandee Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Waumandee Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.