US Bridges

Cth N over Big Eau Pleine River

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth F to S · Structure no. B37008300000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Big Eau Pleine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth N over Big Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 64 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 1,106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,127 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesBig Eau Pleine River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth F to S
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates44.90188, -90.21364
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2023)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2042
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth N over Big Eau Pleine River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cth N 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth N over Big Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Big Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.