US Bridges

Cth V over Peterson Creek

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Cth Q · Structure no. P68091000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Peterson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth V over Peterson Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth V
CrossesPeterson Creek
Location1.4M W JCT Cth Q
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.43908, -89.1895
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2021)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 V over Peterson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Peterson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over Peterson Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth V over Peterson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth V over Peterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.