US Bridges

Cth Ss over E Br Milwaukee River

PoorPosted for load

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. B20009000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ss over E Br Milwaukee River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth Ss over E Br Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth Ss
CrossesE Br Milwaukee River
Location0.5M E JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0SS
Coordinates43.61588, -88.18159
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2021)
Projected traffic684 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Ss over E Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ss over E Br Milwaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ss over E Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Ss over E Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ss over E Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.