US Bridges

Cth S over Tr. Big Rib River

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B37033300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
727
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Tr. Big Rib River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth S over Tr. Big Rib River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth S
CrossesTr. Big Rib River
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 29
RouteCounty Highway 0S
Coordinates44.95809, -89.90549
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2023)
Projected traffic788 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S over Tr. Big Rib River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S over Tr. Big Rib River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth S over Tr. Big Rib River carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cth S over Tr. Big Rib River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over Tr. Big Rib River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.