US Bridges

Lrd W Vliet ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.7 MI W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40005300000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Vliet ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Vliet ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Vliet ST
CrossesSth 175-STADIUM Freeway
Location1.7 MI W JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04876, -87.97224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Vliet ST over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lrd W Vliet 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 May 2024.

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

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.