US Bridges

Cth Es over Honey Creek

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B64000500000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Es over Honey Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Cth Es over Honey Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,280 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Es
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0ES
CountyWalworth County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.7811, -88.43971
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Es over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Es over Honey Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Es over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Es over Honey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Es over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.