US Bridges

Sth 172 WB over Lrd Holmgren Way

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.6M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B05033300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 172 WB over Lrd Holmgren Way is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 172 WB over Lrd Holmgren Way in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 32,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,150 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 172 WB
CrossesLrd Holmgren Way
Location1.6M W JCT Sth 57
RouteState Highway 172
Coordinates44.47965, -88.06634
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,450 (2024)
Projected traffic66,150 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 172 WB over Lrd Holmgren Way built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 172 WB over Lrd Holmgren Way 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 Lrd Holmgren Way carry?

About 32,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sth 172 WB over Lrd Holmgren Way?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 172 WB over Lrd Holmgren Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.