US Bridges

Lrd W Washington B over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.7 MI E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40005600000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Washington B over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Washington B 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 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 6,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,900 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Washington B
CrossesSth 175-STADIUM Freeway
Location1.7 MI E JCT Sth 181
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0527, -87.97221
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Washington B 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 Washington B 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Washington B over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Washington B over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Washington B over Sth 175-STADIUM Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.