US Bridges

Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lrd W. Silver Spring Dri

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Sth 190 to E · Structure no. B40002800000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,582
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lrd W. Silver Spring Dri is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lrd W. Silver Spring Dri in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 15,582 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,944 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 57-GREEN Bay a
CrossesLrd W. Silver Spring Dri
Location2.1M N JCT Sth 190 to E
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates43.11873, -87.93462
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,582 (2022)
Projected traffic27,944 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 57-GREEN Bay a over Lrd W. Silver Spring Dri built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lrd W. Silver Spring Dri 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lrd W. Silver Spring Dri carry?

About 15,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lrd W. Silver Spring Dri?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57-GREEN Bay a over Lrd W. Silver Spring Dri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.