US Bridges

Cth H over Little Lemonweir River

PoorPosted for load

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B29001500000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Little Lemonweir River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth H over Little Lemonweir River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 873 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesLittle Lemonweir River
Location0.7M N JCT Cth a
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates43.8889, -90.2617
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$491,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth H over Little Lemonweir River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Little Lemonweir 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Little Lemonweir River carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Little Lemonweir River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Little Lemonweir River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.