US Bridges

Cth K over Wapogasset Branch

Good

Polk County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Sth 65 · Structure no. B48005700000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Wapogasset Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cth K over Wapogasset Branch in Polk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesWapogasset Branch
Location2.3M E JCT Sth 65
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates45.29467, -92.453
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 K over Wapogasset Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Wapogasset Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over Wapogasset Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth K over Wapogasset Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Wapogasset Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.