US Bridges

Cth U over Otto Creek

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B37023100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Otto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth U over Otto Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,157 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesOtto Creek
Location2.6M E JCT Cth O
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates44.98762, -89.71483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 U over Otto Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Otto Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cth U over Otto Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth U over Otto Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Otto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.