US Bridges

Cth K over E Br Root River

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Cth U to N · Structure no. B51007600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over E Br Root River is a concrete slab carrying Cth K over E Br Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,240 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesE Br Root River
Location1.8M E JCT Cth U to N
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates42.78618, -87.98063
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over E Br Root River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth K over E Br Root River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over E Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.