US Bridges

Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Menomonee River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40019900000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Menomonee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 190 Wb-Capitol
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 100
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates43.08951, -88.05425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 47 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Menomonee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Menomonee River carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Menomonee River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.