US Bridges

Cth H over Milwaukee River

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth I to N · Structure no. B45000600000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Milwaukee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H over Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.2M E JCT Cth I to N
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates43.4726, -87.99042
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 H over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Milwaukee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Milwaukee River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cth H over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.