US Bridges

Cth M Nash ST over Black Otter Creek

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Ush 15 · Structure no. B44089600000000

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,151
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M Nash ST over Black Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M Nash ST over Black Otter Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 133 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 5,151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,666 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M Nash ST
CrossesBlack Otter Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Ush 15
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.33412, -88.63883
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,151 (2022)
Projected traffic5,666 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 M Nash ST over Black Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Cth M Nash ST over Black Otter 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 M Nash ST over Black Otter Creek carry?

About 5,151 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth M Nash ST over Black Otter Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M Nash ST over Black Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.