US Bridges

Cth N over Menominee River

Poor

Florence County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B19000300000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
329 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over Menominee River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,512 by 2043. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesMenominee River
Location2.0M E JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates45.78483, -88.08233
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,512 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth N over Menominee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Menominee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth N over Menominee River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth N over Menominee River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Menominee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.