US Bridges

Cth E over Branch Waumandee Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. B06020800000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Branch Waumandee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth E over Branch Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesBranch Waumandee Creek
Location2.5M E JCT Cth U
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.29, -91.67083
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 Branch Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Branch 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 Branch Waumandee Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over Branch Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Branch Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.