US Bridges

Cth U over Pine Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth Ls · Structure no. P36017100000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth U over Pine Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth U
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Cth Ls
RouteCounty Highway 0U
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.99409, -87.70272
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 U over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Pine Creek 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 U over Pine Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth U over Pine Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cth U over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.