US Bridges

Cth W over Little Lemonwier River

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. B41026300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Little Lemonwier River is a concrete slab carrying Cth W over Little Lemonwier River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth W
CrossesLittle Lemonwier River
Location0.4M S JCT Cth a
RouteCounty Highway 0W
Coordinates43.8715, -90.34202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2022)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 W over Little Lemonwier River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over Little Lemonwier 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth W over Little Lemonwier River carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth W over Little Lemonwier River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Little Lemonwier River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.