US Bridges

Cth K over Wisconsin River

Good

Vilas County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B63002900000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Wisconsin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over Wisconsin River in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,319 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesCth K
CrossesWisconsin River
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0K
CountyVilas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.0475, -89.26589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2021)
Projected traffic2,319 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 K over Wisconsin River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Wisconsin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth K over Wisconsin River carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth K over Wisconsin River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Wisconsin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.