US Bridges

Cth Q over S Br Little Wolf River

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Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 49 · Structure no. P68090700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over S Br Little Wolf River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth Q over S Br Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 414 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Q
CrossesS Br Little Wolf River
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 49
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.43901, -89.14492
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2021)
Projected traffic414 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 S Br Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over S Br Little Wolf 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 S Br Little Wolf River carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2021 count).

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Q over S Br Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.