US Bridges

Cth T over Waupaca River

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. P49008400000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Waupaca River is a steel culvert carrying Cth T over Waupaca River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 247 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth T
CrossesWaupaca River
Location0.7M E JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0T
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.40323, -89.26978
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2023)
Projected traffic247 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 T over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Waupaca River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth T over Waupaca River carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth T over Waupaca River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Cth T over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.