US Bridges

Cth M over S Br Embarrass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 153 · Structure no. B58000400000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over S Br Embarrass River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over S Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M
CrossesS Br Embarrass River
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 153
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.78611, -89.18472
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2022)
Projected traffic864 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 over S Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over S Br Embarrass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth M over S Br Embarrass River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth M over S Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over S Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.