US Bridges

Cth C (main St) over Embarrass River

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 22 · Structure no. B68005300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,136
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C (main St) over Embarrass River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth C (main St) over Embarrass River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,136 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,356 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C (main St)
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 22
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.66582, -88.70589
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,136 (2021)
Projected traffic2,356 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 C (main St) over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C (main St) over Embarrass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth C (main St) over Embarrass River carry?

About 2,136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth C (main St) over Embarrass River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C (main St) over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.