US Bridges

Cth Q over Little Manitowoc River

Poor

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. P36091300000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Little Manitowoc River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth Q over Little Manitowoc River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesLittle Manitowoc River
Location1.2M N JCT Sth 42
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates44.12673, -87.67048
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Q over Little Manitowoc River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Little Manitowoc 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Little Manitowoc River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Q over Little Manitowoc River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Little Manitowoc River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.