US Bridges

Cth K over W Br Root River Canal

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth U · Structure no. B51007100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over W Br Root River Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth K over W Br Root River Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,565 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth K
CrossesW Br Root River Canal
Location1.2M E JCT Cth U
RouteCounty Highway 0K
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.78623, -87.98826
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over W Br Root River Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over W Br Root River Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over W Br Root River Canal carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over W Br Root River Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over W Br Root River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.