US Bridges

Cth Y W. Layton Av over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4 M E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40001300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y W. Layton Av over Root River is a concrete slab carrying Cth Y W. Layton Av over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,520 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth Y W. Layton Av
CrossesRoot River
Location0.4 M E JCT Sth 100
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
Coordinates42.95916, -88.04013
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2021)
Projected traffic14,520 by 2041
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Y W. Layton Av over Root River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y W. Layton Av over Root 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Y W. Layton Av over Root River carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Cth Y W. Layton Av over Root River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y W. Layton Av over Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.