US Bridges

Cth S over Little Eau Pleine River

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Cth C · Structure no. B37009300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Little Eau Pleine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth S over Little Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 642 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth S
CrossesLittle Eau Pleine River
Location1.3M S JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0S
Coordinates44.71439, -89.86521
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2024)
Projected traffic642 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth S over Little Eau Pleine River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S over Little 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 October 2024.

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

About 591 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth S over Little Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over Little Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.