US Bridges

Cth X over Ram Creek

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.0M W JCT Cth W · Structure no. B68011300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,816
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over Ram Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth X over Ram Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,816 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesRam Creek
Location1.0M W JCT Cth W
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates44.3887, -88.76097
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,816 (2021)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth X over Ram Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth X over Ram Creek 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 Ram Creek carry?

About 2,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth X over Ram Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over Ram Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.