US Bridges

Cth U over Br Little Rib River

Good

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Cth O · Structure no. B37039800000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Br Little Rib River is a concrete slab carrying Cth U over Br Little Rib River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesBr Little Rib River
Location1.9M E JCT Cth O
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates44.98747, -89.72944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 Br Little Rib River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Br Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cth U over Br Little Rib River carry?

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

How long is Cth U over Br Little Rib River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Br Little Rib River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.