US Bridges

Cth F over Pensaukee River

FairPosted for load

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B58002200000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth F over Pensaukee River is a concrete slab carrying Cth F over Pensaukee River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 101 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 492 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesCth F
CrossesPensaukee River
Location0.9M N JCT Sth 29
RouteCounty Highway 0F
Coordinates44.71306, -88.36333
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
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic492 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 F over Pensaukee River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Cth F over Pensaukee 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 F over Pensaukee River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth F over Pensaukee River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth F over Pensaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.