US Bridges

Cth Q over Br W Twin River

PoorPosted for load

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Sth 310 · Structure no. P36092000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Br W Twin River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth Q over Br W Twin River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,324 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesBr W Twin River
Location1.4M N JCT Sth 310
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates44.1747, -87.68079
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,324 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$213,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Q over Br W Twin River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Br 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 November 2024.

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

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Q over Br W Twin River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Br W Twin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.