US Bridges

Cth G over Wisconsin River

Fair

Vilas County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI W. of JCT 45 · Structure no. B63002200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,182
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Wisconsin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth G over Wisconsin River in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,182 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesCth G
CrossesWisconsin River
Location0.3 MI W. of JCT 45
RouteCounty Highway 0G
CountyVilas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.94206, -89.26206
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,182 (2024)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 G over Wisconsin River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth G over Wisconsin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth G over Wisconsin River carry?

About 2,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth G over Wisconsin River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Wisconsin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.