US Bridges

Cth X over Wolf River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 2.8M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. B68000200000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,817
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth X over Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,817 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,558 by 2042. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesWolf River
Location2.8M W JCT Cth W
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates44.40209, -88.79477
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,817 (2021)
Projected traffic3,558 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth X over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cth X over Wolf 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth X over Wolf River carry?

About 2,817 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth X over Wolf River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.