US Bridges

Cth V over Milwaukee River

Good

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.20M S JCT Cth F · Structure no. B20022500000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V over Milwaukee River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.20M S JCT Cth F
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates43.65711, -88.3329
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 V over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Milwaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over Milwaukee River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth V over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.