US Bridges

Cth K over Brighton Creek

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B30006400000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Brighton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth K over Brighton Creek in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesBrighton Creek
Location0.9M W JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates42.58233, -88.06768
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 K over Brighton Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Brighton Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over Brighton Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth K over Brighton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cth K over Brighton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.