US Bridges

Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek

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Waukesha County, Wisconsin · At Underwood Creek · Structure no. B67037400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth M (north Ave)
CrossesUnderwood Creek
LocationAt Underwood Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06041, -88.08867
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$492,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth M (north Ave) over Underwood Creek carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.