US Bridges

Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M W JCT Cth Yy · Structure no. B67025600000000

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 30 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 12,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,520 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth M (north Ave)
CrossesUnderwood Creek
Location0.1 M W JCT Cth Yy
RouteCounty Highway 0M
Coordinates43.06053, -88.10961
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,520 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek 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 M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.