US Bridges

Cth W over W Br Milwaukee River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B20004100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over W Br Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth W over W Br Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,152 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth W
CrossesW Br Milwaukee River
Location1.4M N JCT Cth Bb
RouteCounty Highway 0W
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.57942, -88.31022
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2021)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 W over W Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over W Br Milwaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth W over W Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth W over W Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over W Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.