US Bridges

Cth Yy over Somo River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. B35002300000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Yy over Somo River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Yy over Somo River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesCth Yy
CrossesSomo River
Location1.4M N JCT Sth 86
RouteCounty Highway 0YY
Coordinates45.47238, -90.04288
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Yy over Somo River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Yy over Somo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Yy over Somo River carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Yy over Somo River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth Yy over Somo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.