US Bridges

Sth 190-CAPITOL DR over IH 43-N-S Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Sth 57 to S · Structure no. B40007400000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 190-CAPITOL DR over IH 43-N-S Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 190-CAPITOL DR over IH 43-N-S Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,330 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 190-CAPITOL DR
CrossesIH 43-N-S Freeway
Location0.7M E JCT Sth 57 to S
RouteState Highway 190
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.08923, -87.92206
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
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2022)
Projected traffic45,330 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 190-CAPITOL DR over IH 43-N-S Freeway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Sth 190-CAPITOL DR over IH 43-N-S 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 190-CAPITOL DR over IH 43-N-S Freeway carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 190-CAPITOL DR over IH 43-N-S Freeway?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 190-CAPITOL DR over IH 43-N-S Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.