US Bridges

Cth J over Apple Creek

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1.9M S JCT Cth Uu · Structure no. B44010000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,947
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Apple Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,947 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,141 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesApple Creek
Location1.9M S JCT Cth Uu
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates44.32923, -88.25188
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,947 (2022)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 J over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J 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 J over Apple Creek carry?

About 1,947 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Apple Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.