US Bridges

Cth Y (racine Ave) over IH 43

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N JCT Cth Hh · Structure no. B67011300000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y (racine Ave) over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Y (racine Ave) over IH 43 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 18,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,000 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Y (racine Ave)
CrossesIH 43
Location0.2 MI N JCT Cth Hh
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.93308, -88.15868
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Y (racine Ave) over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Cth Y (racine Ave) over IH 43 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Y (racine Ave) over IH 43 carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Y (racine Ave) over IH 43?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y (racine Ave) over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.