US Bridges

Cth Y over Milwaukee River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B20010800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y over Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Y over Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Y
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.5M W JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.59388, -88.25179
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2022)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Y over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y over 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 Y over Milwaukee River carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Y over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.