US Bridges

Cth U over Little Rib River

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B37002800000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,985
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Little Rib River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth U over Little Rib River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,985 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,093 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesLittle Rib River
Location1.7M E JCT Cth O
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates44.98748, -89.73395
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,985 (2024)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$624,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth U over Little Rib River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Little Rib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth U over Little Rib River carry?

About 1,985 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth U over Little Rib River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Little Rib River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.