US Bridges

Cth B over Amnicon River

Poor

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth L · Structure no. B16004200000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
688
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Amnicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over Amnicon River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 688 vehicles a day, projected to reach 756 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesAmnicon River
Location0.3M E JCT Cth L
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates46.50339, -91.95764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2022)
Projected traffic756 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$389,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth B over Amnicon River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over Amnicon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B over Amnicon River carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over Amnicon River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Amnicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.