US Bridges

Cth P over Comet Creek

Fair

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth Pp · Structure no. P58090800000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Comet Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth P over Comet Creek in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 271 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCth P
CrossesComet Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Cth Pp
RouteCounty Highway 0P
Coordinates44.72778, -89.20917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2022)
Projected traffic271 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 P over Comet Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over Comet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth P over Comet Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth P over Comet Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cth P over Comet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.