US Bridges

Cth O over Swan Creek

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Sth 11 · Structure no. B64017000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Swan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth O over Swan Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesSwan Creek
Location1.3M S JCT Sth 11
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates42.61446, -88.64739
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 O over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Swan 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 O over Swan Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth O over Swan Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cth O over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.