US Bridges

Cth Vv (silver Spr over Lilly Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.7 MI E of Cth Yy · Structure no. B67033300000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Vv (silver Spr over Lilly Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth Vv (silver Spr over Lilly Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 14,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,640 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Vv (silver Spr
CrossesLilly Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Cth Yy
RouteCounty Highway 0VV
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.11921, -88.09183
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,640 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vv (silver Spr over Lilly Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Vv (silver Spr over Lilly Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Vv (silver Spr over Lilly Creek carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Vv (silver Spr over Lilly Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cth Vv (silver Spr over Lilly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.