US Bridges

Cth T (beloit Road over IH 41/IH 894/USH 45

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40011800000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T (beloit Road over IH 41/IH 894/USH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth T (beloit Road over IH 41/IH 894/USH 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 5 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 21,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,600 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth T (beloit Road
CrossesIH 41/IH 894/USH 45
Location0.5 MI E JCT Sth 100
RouteCounty Highway 0T
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97963, -88.03952
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2022)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T (beloit Road over IH 41/IH 894/USH 45 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Cth T (beloit Road over IH 41/IH 894/USH 45 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth T (beloit Road over IH 41/IH 894/USH 45 carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth T (beloit Road over IH 41/IH 894/USH 45?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T (beloit Road over IH 41/IH 894/USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.