US Bridges

Cth I over Embarrass River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B68000400000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Embarrass River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth I over Embarrass River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCth I
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location0.9M W JCT Cth Y
RouteCounty Highway 0I
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.60485, -88.69729
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2021)
Projected traffic358 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 I over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I over Embarrass 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 I over Embarrass River carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth I over Embarrass River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.