US Bridges

Cth Z over Menominee River

Poor

Marinette County, Wisconsin · At Michigan State Line · Structure no. B38001900000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
603
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Z over Menominee River in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 663 by 2043. The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesCth Z
CrossesMenominee River
LocationAt Michigan State Line
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
Coordinates45.57939, -87.78814
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length381 ft (116 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2024)
Projected traffic663 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Z over Menominee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cth Z 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 Z over Menominee River carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth Z over Menominee River?

The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Menominee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.