US Bridges

Cth U over Br Waumandee Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. P06093000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Br Waumandee Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth U over Br Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 429 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth U
CrossesBr Waumandee Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0U
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.34528, -91.66417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic429 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 U over Br Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Br 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 Br Waumandee Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Br Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Br Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.