US Bridges

Cth M over Little Eau Pleine River

FairPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.4M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. B37008600000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,720
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Little Eau Pleine River is a concrete slab carrying Cth M over Little Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,040 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesLittle Eau Pleine River
Location2.4M S JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates44.70932, -90.02432
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2023)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M over Little Eau Pleine River built?

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

What condition is Cth M over Little Eau Pleine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cth M over Little Eau Pleine River carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth M over Little Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Little Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.