US Bridges

Cth C over Little Suamico River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Cth S · Structure no. B42052300000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Little Suamico River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth C over Little Suamico River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 83 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth C
CrossesLittle Suamico River
Location1.0M S JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0C
Coordinates44.70469, -88.15467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 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 C over Little Suamico River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Cth C over Little Suamico 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 C over Little Suamico River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth C over Little Suamico River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Little Suamico River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.