US Bridges

Cth Ll over Sauk Creek

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B45001000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ll over Sauk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ll over Sauk Creek in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,043 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Ll
CrossesSauk Creek
Location0.5M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCounty Highway 0LL
CountyOzaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.41103, -87.88102
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,043 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ll over Sauk Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Cth Ll over Sauk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ll over Sauk Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ll over Sauk Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ll over Sauk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.