US Bridges

Sth 175-MILWAUKEE over E Br Rock River

Fair

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth P · Structure no. B14006800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 175-MILWAUKEE over E Br Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 175-MILWAUKEE over E Br Rock River in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 175-MILWAUKEE
CrossesE Br Rock River
Location0.8M N JCT Cth P
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates43.51873, -88.45097
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 175-MILWAUKEE over E Br Rock River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 175-MILWAUKEE over E Br Rock River 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 175-MILWAUKEE over E Br Rock River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 175-MILWAUKEE over E Br Rock River?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 175-MILWAUKEE over E Br Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.