US Bridges

Cth U over Trib to W Branch Canal

Good

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N Sth 20 · Structure no. B51014400000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Trib to W Branch Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cth U over Trib to W Branch Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesTrib to W Branch Canal
Location0.6M N Sth 20
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates42.74485, -88.01762
Functional classRural Local

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 48 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 U over Trib to W Branch Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Trib to W Branch Canal 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 U over Trib to W Branch Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth U over Trib to W Branch Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Trib to W Branch Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.