US Bridges

Cth G over Goose Lake Branch Canal

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.8M W JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B51005500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Goose Lake Branch Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cth G over Goose Lake Branch Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,632 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCth G
CrossesGoose Lake Branch Canal
Location1.8M W JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0G
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.82961, -88.10476
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth G over Goose Lake Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth G over Goose Lake Branch 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 G over Goose Lake Branch Canal carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth G over Goose Lake Branch Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Goose Lake Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.