US Bridges

Lrd W Wells ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40005200000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Wells ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Wells ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Wells ST
CrossesSth 175-STADIUM Freeway
Location0.1 MI N JCT Ush 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03968, -87.97257
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lrd W Wells ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Lrd W Wells ST over Sth 175-STADIUM 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Wells ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Wells ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Wells ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.