US Bridges

Cth P over Ashippun River

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Cth Cw · Structure no. B67000500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Ashippun River is a concrete slab carrying Cth P over Ashippun River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth P
CrossesAshippun River
Location0.5M S JCT Cth Cw
RouteCounty Highway 0P
Coordinates43.17239, -88.45904
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 P over Ashippun River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over Ashippun 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth P over Ashippun River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth P over Ashippun River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cth P over Ashippun River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.