US Bridges

Cth O over Molash Creek

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. B36012000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,075
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Molash Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth O over Molash Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,075 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,267 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesMolash Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Sth 42
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates44.1807, -87.53452
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2023)
Projected traffic2,267 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 O over Molash Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Molash Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth O over Molash Creek carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth O over Molash Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Molash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.