US Bridges

Cth E over S Br Little Wolf River

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 4.8M N JCT Cth K · Structure no. B68000700000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,679
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over S Br Little Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over S Br Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 1,679 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,929 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesS Br Little Wolf River
Location4.8M N JCT Cth K
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.40001, -89.02584
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,679 (2022)
Projected traffic1,929 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 E over S Br Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over S Br Little Wolf 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth E over S Br Little Wolf River carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over S Br Little Wolf River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over S Br Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.