US Bridges

Cth W (good Hope R over Lilly Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Sth 175 · Structure no. P67076800000000

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W (good Hope R over Lilly Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth W (good Hope R over Lilly Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 42 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 6 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 11,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,200 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth W (good Hope R
CrossesLilly Creek
Location0.6M W JCT Sth 175
RouteCounty Highway 0W
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.14835, -88.08123
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic13,200 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 W (good Hope R over Lilly Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Cth W (good Hope R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth W (good Hope R over Lilly Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth W (good Hope R over Lilly Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Cth W (good Hope R over Lilly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.