US Bridges

Cth N over Elm Brook

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B37022700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Elm Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cth N over Elm Brook in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,353 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesElm Brook
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates44.90234, -90.31147
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2023)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth N over Elm Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Elm Brook 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 N over Elm Brook carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth N over Elm Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth N over Elm Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.