US Bridges

Cth U over Lake Wazeecha

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Cth Ww · Structure no. B71012500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Lake Wazeecha is a concrete slab carrying Cth U over Lake Wazeecha in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesLake Wazeecha
Location0.6M N JCT Cth Ww
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates44.36716, -89.72478
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 U over Lake Wazeecha built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Lake Wazeecha 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 U over Lake Wazeecha carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cth U over Lake Wazeecha?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Lake Wazeecha?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.