US Bridges

Cth P over Big Eau Pleine River

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth E to W · Structure no. B37004400000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Big Eau Pleine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth P over Big Eau Pleine River in Marathon 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 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth P
CrossesBig Eau Pleine River
Location1.5M E JCT Cth E to W
RouteCounty Highway 0P
Coordinates44.85101, -90.14981
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic315 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$880,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth P over Big Eau Pleine River built?

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

What condition is Cth P over Big Eau Pleine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth P over Big Eau Pleine River carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth P over Big Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth P over Big Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.