US Bridges

Cth Q over Waupaca River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B68012200000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Waupaca River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Q over Waupaca River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesWaupaca River
Location0.7M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates44.37453, -89.18514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2021)
Projected traffic414 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Q over Waupaca River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Waupaca 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Waupaca River carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cth Q over Waupaca River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over Waupaca River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.