US Bridges

Sth 57-27th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B40004300000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57-27th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 57-27th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 57-27th ST
CrossesIH 94-E-W Freeway
Location0.8M N JCT Ush 41
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03407, -87.94762
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
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2022)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 57-27th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Sth 57-27th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 57-27th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57-27th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57-27th ST over IH 94-E-W Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.