US Bridges

Cth M over Big Eau Pleine River

Poor

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 153 · Structure no. B37017100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
637
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Big Eau Pleine River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over Big Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 637 vehicles a day, projected to reach 687 by 2043. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesBig Eau Pleine River
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 153
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates44.80395, -90.01449
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2024)
Projected traffic687 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M over Big Eau Pleine River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M 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 2024.

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

About 637 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth M over Big Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Big Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.