US Bridges

Cth N over Branch Apple Creek

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.6 Mile N of I-41 · Structure no. B44021500000000

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Branch Apple Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth N over Branch Apple Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,901 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesBranch Apple Creek
Location0.6 Mile N of I-41
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates44.3059, -88.3129
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,901 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Cth N over Branch Apple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth N over Branch Apple Creek carry?

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

How long is Cth N over Branch Apple Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cth N over Branch Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.