US Bridges

Cth E over Wisconsin River 40

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 107 · Structure no. B35007500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Wisconsin River 40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Wisconsin River 40 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesWisconsin River 40
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 107
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.32371, -89.77671
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length360 ft (109.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2023)
Projected traffic233 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 E over Wisconsin River 40 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Wisconsin River 40 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 E over Wisconsin River 40 carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth E over Wisconsin River 40?

The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Wisconsin River 40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.