US Bridges

Cth C over N Br Pelican River

Poor

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 4.5M E JCT Sth 47 · Structure no. B43000500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,908
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over N Br Pelican River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cth C over N Br Pelican River in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,908 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,076 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesN Br Pelican River
Location4.5M E JCT Sth 47
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyOneida County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.65044, -89.3014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,908 (2024)
Projected traffic4,076 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth C over N Br Pelican River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over N Br Pelican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth C over N Br Pelican River carry?

About 3,908 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth C over N Br Pelican River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over N Br Pelican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.