US Bridges

Cth C over E Br Root River Canal

Poor

Racine County, Wisconsin · 3.5M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. P51091600000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over E Br Root River Canal is a steel arch - deck carrying Cth C over E Br Root River Canal in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,946 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesE Br Root River Canal
Location3.5M E JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.71887, -87.98238
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,946 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$199,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth C over E Br Root River Canal built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth C over E Br Root River Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over E Br Root River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.