US Bridges

Cth Ef (hartling R over Bark River

Poor

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B67021000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ef (hartling R over Bark River is a concrete culvert carrying Cth Ef (hartling R over Bark River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Ef (hartling R
CrossesBark River
Location0.5M E JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.14155, -88.33449
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Ef (hartling R over Bark River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Ef (hartling R over Bark River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Ef (hartling R over Bark River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Ef (hartling R over Bark River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ef (hartling R over Bark River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.