US Bridges

Cth M over Tamarack River

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B16012700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Tamarack River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over Tamarack River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesTamarack River
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 35
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates46.28769, -92.13617
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 M over Tamarack River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Tamarack River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth M over Tamarack River carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Tamarack River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Tamarack River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.