US Bridges

Sth 57-GREEN Bay R over Br Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40015400000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57-GREEN Bay R over Br Milwaukee River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sth 57-GREEN Bay R over Br Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,430 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 57-GREEN Bay R
CrossesBr Milwaukee River
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 100
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates43.18337, -87.96404
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width200 ft (61.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,430 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$355,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 57-GREEN Bay R over Br Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 57-GREEN Bay R over Br Milwaukee River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 57-GREEN Bay R over Br Milwaukee River carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57-GREEN Bay R over Br Milwaukee River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57-GREEN Bay R over Br Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.