US Bridges

Cth W (dead End) over Trib to Pipe Creek

Poor

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. P20092500000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W (dead End) over Trib to Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth W (dead End) over Trib to Pipe Creek in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 3 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 576 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCth W (dead End)
CrossesTrib to Pipe Creek
Location0.5M W JCT Ush 151
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates43.91421, -88.32438
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2021)
Projected traffic576 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$149,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth W (dead End) over Trib to Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Cth W (dead End) over Trib to Pipe Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth W (dead End) over Trib to Pipe Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth W (dead End) over Trib to Pipe Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cth W (dead End) over Trib to Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.