US Bridges

Cth H over Br Kewaunee River

PoorPosted for load

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P31090700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Br Kewaunee River is a steel culvert carrying Cth H over Br Kewaunee River in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesBr Kewaunee River
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 54
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyKewaunee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.56753, -87.74383
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic155 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$181,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth H over Br Kewaunee River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Br Kewaunee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Br Kewaunee River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Br Kewaunee River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Cth H over Br Kewaunee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.