US Bridges

Cth J over Little River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 2.1M W JCT Cth Ww · Structure no. B42002200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Little River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesLittle River
Location2.1M W JCT Cth Ww
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates44.97835, -87.98596
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2022)
Projected traffic276 by 2043
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 J over Little River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Little River carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Little River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.