US Bridges

Cth K over Bark River

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B67024600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Bark River is a concrete slab carrying Cth K over Bark River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,320 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesBark River
Location0.3M E JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates43.11974, -88.33571
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over Bark River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Bark River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over Bark River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over Bark River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Bark River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.