US Bridges

Cth T over Papoose Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 86 · Structure no. P35094600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Papoose Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cth T over Papoose Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth T
CrossesPapoose Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 86
RouteCounty Highway 0T
Coordinates45.46589, -89.97046
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2023)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T over Papoose Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Papoose Creek 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 T over Papoose Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth T over Papoose Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over Papoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.