US Bridges

Cth U over Waumandee Creek

FairPosted for load

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B06003300000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Waumandee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth U over Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, projected to reach 655 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCth U
CrossesWaumandee Creek
Location2.3M N JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0U
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.32361, -91.69028
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2022)
Projected traffic655 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U 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 U over Waumandee Creek carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.