US Bridges

Cth I (river Road) over Fox River

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 1.9M S JCT Cth H · Structure no. B67009700000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I (river Road) over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth I (river Road) over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 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 6 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth I (river Road)
CrossesFox River
Location1.9M S JCT Cth H
RouteCounty Highway 0I
Coordinates42.93371, -88.29306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2021)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2041
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 I (river Road) over Fox River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Cth I (river Road) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth I (river Road) over Fox River carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth I (river Road) over Fox River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I (river Road) over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.