US Bridges

Cth F over Embarrass River

Poor

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Sth 76 · Structure no. B44000100000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth F over Embarrass River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth F over Embarrass River in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCth F
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location1.3M E JCT Sth 76
RouteCounty Highway 0F
Coordinates44.51983, -88.65281
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2022)
Projected traffic292 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$578,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth F over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth F over Embarrass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth F over Embarrass River carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth F over Embarrass River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth F over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.