US Bridges

Cth P over Br Big Eau Pleine River

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth E to S · Structure no. P37096700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Br Big Eau Pleine River is a steel culvert carrying Cth P over Br Big Eau Pleine River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 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 416 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth P
CrossesBr Big Eau Pleine River
Location0.4M E JCT Cth E to S
RouteCounty Highway 0P
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.84392, -90.16153
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2023)
Projected traffic451 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 P over Br Big Eau Pleine River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over Br Big Eau Pleine River 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 P over Br Big Eau Pleine River carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth P over Br Big Eau Pleine River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Cth P over Br Big Eau Pleine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.