US Bridges

Cth E over Montello River

Poor

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth B to S · Structure no. P39002900000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Montello River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth E over Montello River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesMontello River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth B to S
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyMarquette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.8982, -89.40532
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$272,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth E over Montello River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Montello 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Montello River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth E over Montello River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Montello River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.