US Bridges

Cth J over Manitowoc River

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth Jj to E · Structure no. B36013100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Manitowoc River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Manitowoc River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,040 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesManitowoc River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth Jj to E
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates44.09306, -87.8634
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Manitowoc River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Manitowoc 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Manitowoc River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth J over Manitowoc River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Manitowoc River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.