CTH Q 2ND ST
Carrying CTH Q 2ND ST over WIS CENTRAL LIMITED RR
0.1M S JCT USH 10, Portage, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CTH Q 2ND ST
The CTH Q 2ND ST bridge in Portage, Wisconsin carries CTH Q 2ND ST over WIS CENTRAL LIMITED RR. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 5.2 meters (17 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 790 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CTH Q 2ND ST compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1908
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 5.2 m (17 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.4 m (90 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 790 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P49070500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
CTH Q 2ND ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CTH Q 2ND ST against other structures in Portage and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CTH Q 2ND ST?
CTH Q 2ND ST in Portage, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CTH Q 2ND ST inspected?
CTH Q 2ND ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 790 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH Q 2ND ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CTH Q 2ND ST?
CTH Q 2ND ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CTH Q 2ND ST?
CTH Q 2ND ST is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is CTH Q 2ND ST and does age affect safety?
CTH Q 2ND ST was built in 1908, making it 118 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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