US Bridges

Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Sth 88 · Structure no. B06003800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
813
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 894 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesLittle Waumandee Creek
Location1.0M E JCT Sth 88
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates44.27278, -91.74
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2022)
Projected traffic894 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 Little Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.