US Bridges

Cth J over Dent Creek

FairPosted for load

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B58002000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Dent Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth J over Dent Creek in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 5 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 636 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCth J
CrossesDent Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 29
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.795, -89.02306
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2022)
Projected traffic636 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Dent Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Cth J over Dent Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Dent Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Dent Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Dent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.