US Bridges

Cth L (forest Home over Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · .2M W JCT Sth 164 · Structure no. B67000800000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth L (forest Home over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth L (forest Home over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,440 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesCth L (forest Home
CrossesFox River
Location.2M W JCT Sth 164
RouteCounty Highway 0L
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.87599, -88.21099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 L (forest Home over Fox River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Cth L (forest Home over Fox 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 L (forest Home over Fox River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth L (forest Home over Fox River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth L (forest Home over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.