US Bridges

Cth K-Center Ave over Wisconsin River 37

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. B35011300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
990 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K-Center Ave over Wisconsin River 37 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K-Center Ave over Wisconsin River 37 in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth K-Center Ave
CrossesWisconsin River 37
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 64
RouteCounty Highway 0K
CountyLincoln County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.17729, -89.68272
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length990 ft (301.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K-Center Ave over Wisconsin River 37 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K-Center Ave over Wisconsin River 37 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cth K-Center Ave over Wisconsin River 37 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K-Center Ave over Wisconsin River 37?

The structure is 990 ft (301.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K-Center Ave over Wisconsin River 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.