CTH L (FOREST HOME
Carrying CTH L (FOREST HOME over FOX RIVER
.2M W JCT STH 164, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CTH L (FOREST HOME
The CTH L (FOREST HOME bridge in Waukesha, Wisconsin carries CTH L (FOREST HOME over FOX RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.0 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CTH L (FOREST HOME compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 53.0 m (174 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B67000800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CTH L (FOREST HOME is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CTH L (FOREST HOME against other structures in Waukesha and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CTH L (FOREST HOME?
CTH L (FOREST HOME in Waukesha, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CTH L (FOREST HOME inspected?
CTH L (FOREST HOME's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH L (FOREST HOME is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CTH L (FOREST HOME?
CTH L (FOREST HOME has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CTH L (FOREST HOME?
CTH L (FOREST HOME is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CTH L (FOREST HOME and does age affect safety?
CTH L (FOREST HOME was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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