Cth C over Des Plaines River
PoorKenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Cth Hh · Structure no. B30057300000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cth C over Des Plaines River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth C over Des Plaines River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,517 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cth C over Des Plaines River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Cth C over Des Plaines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Cth C over Des Plaines River carry?
About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Cth C over Des Plaines River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cth C over Des Plaines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.