US Bridges

Sth 172 WB over Cth Gv|monroe RD

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Cth V · Structure no. B05017900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 172 WB over Cth Gv|monroe RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 172 WB over Cth Gv|monroe RD in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSth 172 WB
CrossesCth Gv|monroe RD
Location0.5M W JCT Cth V
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates44.45568, -87.99224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,550 (2022)
Projected traffic84,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Gv|monroe RD built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 172 WB over Cth Gv|monroe RD 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 Gv|monroe RD carry?

About 30,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 172 WB over Cth Gv|monroe RD?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 172 WB over Cth Gv|monroe RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.