US Bridges

Cth W over Milwaukee River

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 1.7M S JCT Cth F · Structure no. B20012900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth W over Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth W
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location1.7M S JCT Cth F
RouteCounty Highway 0W
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.63169, -88.28015
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W 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 W over Milwaukee River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth W over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.