US Bridges

Cth S over E Br Milwaukee River

FairPosted for load

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. B20006500000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over E Br Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth S over E Br Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth S
CrossesE Br Milwaukee River
Location1.5M E JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0S
Coordinates43.55028, -88.18843
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2021)
Projected traffic804 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S over E Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S over E 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 S over E Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth S over E Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over E Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.