US Bridges

Sth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N over Lrd University Ave

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 5.3M E JCT Sth 29 to E · Structure no. B05021800000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N over Lrd University Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N over Lrd University Ave in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 19,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,924 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N
CrossesLrd University Ave
Location5.3M E JCT Sth 29 to E
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.52504, -87.94099
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,150 (2022)
Projected traffic21,924 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$959,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N over Lrd University Ave built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N over Lrd University Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N over Lrd University Ave carry?

About 19,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N over Lrd University Ave?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 Eb-Sth 57 N over Lrd University Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.