US Bridges

Cth Kf over Sth 16

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI S JCT Cth Jf · Structure no. B67017400000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Kf over Sth 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Kf 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 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 10,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,960 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Kf
CrossesSth 16
Location0.2 MI S JCT Cth Jf
RouteCounty Highway 0KF
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.09456, -88.2727
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Kf 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 Kf 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Kf over Sth 16 carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Kf over Sth 16?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Kf over Sth 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.