US Bridges

Cth G over Tainter Lake

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B17085300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Tainter Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth G over Tainter Lake in Dunn 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 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth G
CrossesTainter Lake
Location0.8M N JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0G
Coordinates44.9686, -91.87373
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 G over Tainter Lake built?

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

What condition is Cth G over Tainter Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth G over Tainter Lake carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth G over Tainter Lake?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Tainter Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.