US Bridges

Cth J over Mid Br Embarrass River

FairPosted for load

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B58001700000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Mid Br Embarrass River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Mid Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCth J
CrossesMid Br Embarrass River
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 29
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.80861, -89.01833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2022)
Projected traffic248 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 J over Mid Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Mid 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 J over Mid Br Embarrass River carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Mid Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Mid Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.