US Bridges

Cth E over Mecan River

Fair

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. P39090600000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Mecan River is a steel culvert carrying Cth E over Mecan River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesMecan River
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 22
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates43.9196, -89.31835
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2024)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 E over Mecan River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Mecan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Mecan River carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth E over Mecan River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Cth E over Mecan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.