US Bridges

Cth Smith Bridge R over Minong Flowage

Good

Douglas County, Wisconsin · 0.3 Miles S. JCT Cth T · Structure no. B16013500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Smith Bridge R over Minong Flowage is a concrete slab carrying Cth Smith Bridge R over Minong Flowage in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth Smith Bridge R
CrossesMinong Flowage
Location0.3 Miles S. JCT Cth T
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.16864, -91.90086
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Smith Bridge R over Minong Flowage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Smith Bridge R over Minong Flowage 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 Smith Bridge R over Minong Flowage carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth Smith Bridge R over Minong Flowage?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Smith Bridge R over Minong Flowage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.