US Bridges

Cth C over W. Br. Root River Canal

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B51008100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over W. Br. Root River Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cth C over W. Br. Root River Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,946 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesW. Br. Root River Canal
Location1.9M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.70996, -88.01516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,946 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C over W. Br. Root River Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C 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 C over W. Br. Root River Canal carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth C over W. Br. Root River Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over W. Br. Root River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.