US Bridges

Sth 172 WB over Cth H - Broadway ST

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.1M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B05014700000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 172 WB over Cth H - Broadway ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 172 WB over Cth H - Broadway ST in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 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 42,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,000 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 172 WB
CrossesCth H - Broadway ST
Location1.1M W JCT Sth 57
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates44.4774, -88.05476
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,350 (2022)
Projected traffic106,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 172 WB over Cth H - Broadway ST built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Sth 172 WB over Cth H - Broadway ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 172 WB over Cth H - Broadway ST carry?

About 42,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 172 WB over Cth H - Broadway ST?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 172 WB over Cth H - Broadway ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.