US Bridges

Cth Vv WB (silver over Menomonee River

Poor

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B67008500000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Vv WB (silver over Menomonee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Vv WB (silver over Menomonee River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,520 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Vv WB (silver
CrossesMenomonee River
Location1.5M W JCT Ush 45
RouteCounty Highway 0VV
Coordinates43.1182, -88.07494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Vv WB (silver over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Vv WB (silver over Menomonee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Vv WB (silver over Menomonee River carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Vv WB (silver over Menomonee River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Vv WB (silver over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.