US Bridges

Cth H (river Road) over Fox River

FairPosted for load

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B67010100000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H (river Road) over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H (river Road) over Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H (river Road)
CrossesFox River
Location0.4M E JCT Cth X
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96388, -88.27803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 H (river Road) over Fox River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Cth H (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 November 2024.

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.