US Bridges

Cth V over Oconto River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth Vv · Structure no. B42002300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Oconto River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V over Oconto River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 696 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth V
CrossesOconto River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth Vv
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountyOconto County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.87316, -88.38301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic696 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 V over Oconto River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Oconto 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 V over Oconto River carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth V over Oconto River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Oconto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.