US Bridges

Cth K over Brighton Creek

Fair

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B30008900000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Brighton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth K over Brighton Creek in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesBrighton Creek
Location0.5M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates42.58276, -88.04283
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 K over Brighton Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Brighton Creek 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 K over Brighton Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth K over Brighton Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Brighton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.