US Bridges

Cth Jj over Menominee River

Poor

Marinette County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Sth 180 · Structure no. B38001700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
454 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Jj over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Jj over Menominee River in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,080 by 2042. The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesCth Jj
CrossesMenominee River
Location2.7M E JCT Sth 180
RouteCounty Highway 0JJ
Coordinates45.32608, -87.66319
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length454 ft (138.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Jj over Menominee River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Jj over Menominee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Jj over Menominee River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Jj over Menominee River?

The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Jj over Menominee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.