US Bridges

Cth K over Wind Lake DR Canal

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Cth S · Structure no. B51004200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Wind Lake DR Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over Wind Lake DR Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,731 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth K
CrossesWind Lake DR Canal
Location1.4M W JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0K
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.77114, -88.16044
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,731 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$392,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over Wind Lake DR Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Wind Lake DR Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over Wind Lake DR Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over Wind Lake DR Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Wind Lake DR Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.