US Bridges

Cth J over Branch River

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 3.6M S JCT Cth K · Structure no. B36017700000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Branch River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Branch River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth J
CrossesBranch River
Location3.6M S JCT Cth K
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.17361, -87.8625
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic804 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 J over Branch River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Branch River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Branch River carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cth J over Branch River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Branch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.