US Bridges

Cth C over N Br Pensaukee River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. P42091900000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over N Br Pensaukee River is a steel culvert carrying Cth C over N Br Pensaukee River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,116 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesN Br Pensaukee River
Location2.1M N JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyOconto County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.82378, -88.18886
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 N Br Pensaukee River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over N Br Pensaukee 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 N Br Pensaukee River carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth C over N Br Pensaukee River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Cth C over N Br Pensaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.