US Bridges

Cth a over W Br Eau Pleine River

PoorPosted for load

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B37009500000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over W Br Eau Pleine River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth a over W Br Eau Pleine 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 783 vehicles a day, projected to reach 889 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth a
CrossesW Br Eau Pleine River
Location1.9M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCounty Highway 0A
Coordinates45.00344, -90.27745
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2023)
Projected traffic889 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$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth a over W Br Eau Pleine River built?

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

What condition is Cth a over W Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth a over W Br Eau Pleine River carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth a over W Br Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over W Br Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.