US Bridges

Cth Y (barker Rd) over Poplar Creek

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B67027200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y (barker Rd) over Poplar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth Y (barker Rd) over Poplar Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,040 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth Y (barker Rd)
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Ush 18
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
Coordinates43.04438, -88.16655
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic14,040 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Y (barker Rd) over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y (barker Rd) over Poplar 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 Y (barker Rd) over Poplar Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cth Y (barker Rd) over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y (barker Rd) over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.