US Bridges

Cth Mb over Des Plaines River

Fair

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B30007800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Mb over Des Plaines River is a concrete slab carrying Cth Mb over Des Plaines River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 819 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Mb
CrossesDes Plaines River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth C
RouteCounty Highway 0MB
CountyKenosha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.54348, -88.00092
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2022)
Projected traffic819 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Mb over Des Plaines River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Mb over Des Plaines 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Mb over Des Plaines River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Mb over Des Plaines River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Mb over Des Plaines River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.