US Bridges

Cth M over Milwaukee River

Good

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. B66019800000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M over Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth M over Milwaukee River in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth M
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 33
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates43.42448, -88.081
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth M over Milwaukee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth M over Milwaukee River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cth M over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth M over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.