US Bridges

Cth Bb W Rawson Av over Br Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.3 M E JCT Cth Oo · Structure no. B40007500000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Bb W Rawson Av over Br Root River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Cth Bb W Rawson Av over Br Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,583 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Bb W Rawson Av
CrossesBr Root River
Location1.3 M E JCT Cth Oo
RouteCounty Highway 0BB
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.91379, -88.04415
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,583 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bb W Rawson Av over Br Root River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Bb W Rawson Av over Br 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 Bb W Rawson Av over Br Root River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Bb W Rawson Av over Br Root River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Bb W Rawson Av over Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.