US Bridges

Cth Ke over Sth 16

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI N JCT Cth Jj (capi · Structure no. B67017300000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ke over Sth 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ke over Sth 16 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 7,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,360 by 2042. The structure is 333 ft (101.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth Ke
CrossesSth 16
Location0.5 MI N JCT Cth Jj (capi
RouteCounty Highway 0KE
Coordinates43.10424, -88.31332
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.6 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ke over Sth 16 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Cth Ke over Sth 16 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Ke over Sth 16 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ke over Sth 16?

The structure is 333 ft (101.6 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ke over Sth 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.