US Bridges

Sth 175 SB over IH 94-STADIUM Intrchng

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT IH 94 to W · Structure no. B40004000030000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 175 SB over IH 94-STADIUM Intrchng is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 175 SB over IH 94-STADIUM Intrchng in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2042. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 175 SB
CrossesIH 94-STADIUM Intrchng
Location0.1M S JCT IH 94 to W
RouteState Highway 175
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03372, -87.97067
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.
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 175 SB over IH 94-STADIUM Intrchng built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Sth 175 SB over IH 94-STADIUM Intrchng 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 Sth 175 SB over IH 94-STADIUM Intrchng carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sth 175 SB over IH 94-STADIUM Intrchng?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 175 SB over IH 94-STADIUM Intrchng?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.