US Bridges

Cth N over Apple Creek

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Cth Jj · Structure no. B44008400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Apple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth N over Apple Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,382 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.9M N JCT Cth Jj
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates44.32812, -88.31273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2043
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 N over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N over Apple Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth N over Apple Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth N over Apple Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.