US Bridges

Cth W over Manitowoc River

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Ush 151 to N · Structure no. B36014700000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Manitowoc River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth W over Manitowoc River in Manitowoc 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,280 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesCth W
CrossesManitowoc River
Location2.6M N JCT Ush 151 to N
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates44.0741, -87.97679
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 W over Manitowoc River built?

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

What condition is Cth W 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 2021.

How much traffic does Cth W over Manitowoc River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth W over Manitowoc River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Manitowoc River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.