US Bridges

Cth S W Mill RD over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth G · Structure no. B40051000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S W Mill RD over Lincoln Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth S W Mill RD over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 19,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,631 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth S W Mill RD
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0S
Coordinates43.13393, -87.97503
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,631 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S W Mill RD over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth S W Mill RD over Lincoln Creek 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 S W Mill RD over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth S W Mill RD over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Cth S W Mill RD over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.