US Bridges

Cth U/ S 76th ST over IH 41/43/894

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B40019300000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U/ S 76th ST over IH 41/43/894 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth U/ S 76th ST over IH 41/43/894 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 18,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth U/ S 76th ST
CrossesIH 41/43/894
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Y
RouteCounty Highway 0U
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96153, -88.0081
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth U/ S 76th ST over IH 41/43/894 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Cth U/ S 76th ST over IH 41/43/894 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth U/ S 76th ST over IH 41/43/894 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth U/ S 76th ST over IH 41/43/894?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U/ S 76th ST over IH 41/43/894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.