US Bridges

Cth Xx over Embarrass River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth D · Structure no. P68092100000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Xx over Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Xx over Embarrass River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 52 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 343 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth Xx
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location0.7M E JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0XX
Coordinates44.59059, -88.70374
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2021)
Projected traffic369 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 Xx over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cth Xx over 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 Xx over Embarrass River carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Xx over Embarrass River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Xx over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.