US Bridges

Cth J over Br Branch River

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B36003400000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Br Branch River is a concrete culvert carrying Cth J over Br Branch River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesBr Branch River
Location0.5M N JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates44.1515, -87.86192
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2023)
Projected traffic804 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 J over Br Branch River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Br Branch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Br Branch River carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth J over Br Branch River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Cth J over Br Branch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.