US Bridges

Sth Cth F over Sussex Creek

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 190 to E · Structure no. B67009800000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth Cth F over Sussex Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth Cth F over Sussex Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 59 years old, older 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth Cth F
CrossesSussex Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 190 to E
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates43.08949, -88.20544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth Cth F over Sussex Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Sth Cth F over Sussex Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sth Cth F over Sussex Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth Cth F over Sussex Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sth Cth F over Sussex Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.