US Bridges

Cth J over Tibbet Creek

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. B42052200000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Tibbet Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Tibbet Creek in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth J
CrossesTibbet Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountyOconto County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.72063, -88.00927
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth J over Tibbet Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Cth J over Tibbet Creek 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 Tibbet Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Tibbet Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Tibbet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.