US Bridges

Cth Ls over Fischer Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Cth X · Structure no. P36018700000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ls over Fischer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth Ls over Fischer Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Ls
CrossesFischer Creek
Location0.9M S JCT Cth X
RouteCounty Highway 0LS
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.93772, -87.72146
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic684 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ls over Fischer Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cth Ls over Fischer 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 Ls over Fischer Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Ls over Fischer Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ls over Fischer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.