US Bridges

Cth Kc (merton Ave over Sth 16

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N JCT Cth Jk · Structure no. B67017200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Kc (merton Ave over Sth 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Kc (merton Ave over Sth 16 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Kc (merton Ave
CrossesSth 16
Location0.2 MI N JCT Cth Jk
RouteCounty Highway 0KC
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10931, -88.33318
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kc (merton Ave over Sth 16 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Kc (merton Ave over Sth 16 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Kc (merton Ave over Sth 16 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Kc (merton Ave over Sth 16?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Kc (merton Ave over Sth 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.