US Bridges

Cth K over Namekagon River

Good

Washburn County, Wisconsin · 3.7M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B65004300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Namekagon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over Namekagon River in Washburn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,663 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesNamekagon River
Location3.7M N JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates45.95319, -91.89106
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2022)
Projected traffic1,663 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Namekagon River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Namekagon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over Namekagon River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth K over Namekagon River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Namekagon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.