US Bridges

Cth Q over W Twin River

PoorPosted for load

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth Vv · Structure no. P36006900000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over W Twin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth Q over W Twin River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesW Twin River
Location1.3M N JCT Cth Vv
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates44.21451, -87.68084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Q over W Twin River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cth Q over W Twin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Q over W Twin River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Q over W Twin River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over W Twin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.