US Bridges

Cth N over Popple River

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Sth 73 · Structure no. B10004900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Popple River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over Popple River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesPopple River
Location1.3M E JCT Sth 73
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates44.88601, -90.57161
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 N over Popple River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Popple River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth N over Popple River carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth N over Popple River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Popple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.