US Bridges

Cth O over Br S Fk Kinnickinnic R

Poor

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Sth 65 · Structure no. P47007600000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
957
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Br S Fk Kinnickinnic R is a steel culvert carrying Cth O over Br S Fk Kinnickinnic R in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,052 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesBr S Fk Kinnickinnic R
Location0.2M S JCT Sth 65
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates44.81864, -92.57829
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2022)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$233,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth O over Br S Fk Kinnickinnic R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Br S Fk Kinnickinnic R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth O over Br S Fk Kinnickinnic R carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth O over Br S Fk Kinnickinnic R?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth O over Br S Fk Kinnickinnic R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.