US Bridges

IH Ramp Sth 175 SB over Cp Railroad

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40004900040000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Sth 175 SB over Cp Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Sth 175 SB over Cp Railroad 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 6 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 15,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,960 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Sth 175 SB
CrossesCp Railroad
Location0.5 MI S JCT Ush 18
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0332, -87.96749
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2022)
Projected traffic18,960 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Sth 175 SB over Cp Railroad built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Sth 175 SB over Cp Railroad 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 IH Ramp Sth 175 SB over Cp Railroad carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp Sth 175 SB over Cp Railroad?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Sth 175 SB over Cp Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.