US Bridges

Cth L over Lake Nokomis

Fair

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Ush 8 to W · Structure no. B43066400000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth L over Lake Nokomis is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth L over Lake Nokomis in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 93 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 3,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,784 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesCth L
CrossesLake Nokomis
Location1.4M N JCT Ush 8 to W
RouteCounty Highway 0L
CountyOneida County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.55889, -89.71389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2024)
Projected traffic3,784 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 L over Lake Nokomis built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Cth L over Lake Nokomis 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth L over Lake Nokomis carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth L over Lake Nokomis?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth L over Lake Nokomis?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.