Cth D over Embarrass River
PoorShawano County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth M to N · Structure no. B58000800000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth D over Embarrass River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D over Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 962 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth D over Embarrass River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cth D over Embarrass River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Cth D over Embarrass River carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Cth D over Embarrass River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cth D over Embarrass River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.