US Bridges

Cth M over S Br Embarrass River

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 3.1M W JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B58072200000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over S Br Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth M over S Br Embarrass River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 588 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M
CrossesS Br Embarrass River
Location3.1M W JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.73111, -89.10167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic588 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 M over S Br Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Cth M over S 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 M over S Br Embarrass River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth M over S Br Embarrass River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over S Br Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.