US Bridges

Ush 18 - W Bluemou over Sth 175 - Stadium Freewa

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.3 MI E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40000900000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 - W Bluemou over Sth 175 - Stadium Freewa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 - W Bluemou over Sth 175 - Stadium Freewa in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 70 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 18 - W Bluemou
CrossesSth 175 - Stadium Freewa
Location2.3 MI E JCT Sth 181
RouteU.S. Route 18
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03739, -87.97096
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ush 18 - W Bluemou over Sth 175 - Stadium Freewa built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ush 18 - W Bluemou over Sth 175 - Stadium Freewa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 18 - W Bluemou over Sth 175 - Stadium Freewa carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18 - W Bluemou over Sth 175 - Stadium Freewa?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 - W Bluemou over Sth 175 - Stadium Freewa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.