US Bridges

Cth Oo over S Br Embarass River

Poor

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B58010500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Oo over S Br Embarass River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Oo over S Br Embarass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Oo
CrossesS Br Embarass River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 29
RouteCounty Highway 0OO
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.82778, -89.22361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic468 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Oo over S Br Embarass River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Oo over S Br Embarass 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Oo over S Br Embarass River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Oo over S Br Embarass River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Oo over S Br Embarass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.