US Bridges

Cth R/Rapids RD over Manitowoc River

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth Cs · Structure no. B36022600000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
407 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth R/Rapids RD over Manitowoc River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth R/Rapids RD over Manitowoc River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,520 by 2041. The structure is 407 ft (124.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth R/Rapids RD
CrossesManitowoc River
Location0.8M N JCT Cth Cs
RouteCounty Highway 0R
Coordinates44.095, -87.70167
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length407 ft (124.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2021)
Projected traffic14,520 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 R/Rapids RD over Manitowoc River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth R/Rapids RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth R/Rapids RD over Manitowoc River carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth R/Rapids RD over Manitowoc River?

The structure is 407 ft (124.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Cth R/Rapids RD over Manitowoc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.