US Bridges

Cth Y over E Br Fond Du Lac River

Poor

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B20008400000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over E Br Fond Du Lac River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Y over E Br Fond Du Lac River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,138 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Y
CrossesE Br Fond Du Lac River
Location2.0M N JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.70553, -88.55801
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic1,138 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$380,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Y over E Br Fond Du Lac River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y over E Br Fond Du Lac 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Y over E Br Fond Du Lac River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Y over E Br Fond Du Lac River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y over E Br Fond Du Lac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.