US Bridges

Cth Vv over Little Wolf River

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 49 · Structure no. B37006200000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Vv over Little Wolf River is a concrete slab carrying Cth Vv over Little Wolf River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 371 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Vv
CrossesLittle Wolf River
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 49
RouteCounty Highway 0VV
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.71049, -89.25665
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic371 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$220,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Vv over Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Vv over Little Wolf 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 Vv over Little Wolf River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Vv over Little Wolf River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Vv over Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.