US Bridges

Cth Wg over Br Dutch Gap Canal

Poor

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P30091000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Wg over Br Dutch Gap Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cth Wg over Br Dutch Gap Canal in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,732 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Wg
CrossesBr Dutch Gap Canal
Location0.6M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0WG
CountyKenosha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.49539, -88.02052
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,732 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Wg over Br Dutch Gap Canal built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Wg over Br Dutch Gap Canal 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 Wg over Br Dutch Gap Canal carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Wg over Br Dutch Gap Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Wg over Br Dutch Gap Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.