US Bridges

Cth H over Sauk Creek

Good

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B45009100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Sauk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H over Sauk Creek in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesSauk Creek
Location1.4M E JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates43.42104, -87.87538
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,029 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sauk Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Sauk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Sauk Creek carry?

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

How long is Cth H over Sauk Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Sauk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.