US Bridges

Cth H over Br Milwaukee River

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B66008900000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Br Milwaukee River is a concrete slab carrying Cth H over Br Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,864 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesBr Milwaukee River
Location0.3M W JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.51375, -88.23129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,864 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 H over Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Br Milwaukee River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.