US Bridges

Cth D over Tr. Embarrass River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth X · Structure no. B68011800000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,691
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D over Tr. Embarrass River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth D over Tr. Embarrass River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,691 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCth D
CrossesTr. Embarrass River
Location0.5M N JCT Cth X
RouteCounty Highway 0D
Coordinates44.4, -88.745
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,691 (2021)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 D over Tr. Embarrass River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D over Tr. 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 D over Tr. Embarrass River carry?

About 10,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cth D over Tr. Embarrass River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D over Tr. Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.