US Bridges

Cth E/Silver Sprin over Sth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B40025300000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E/Silver Sprin over Sth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E/Silver Sprin over Sth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 12,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,200 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth E/Silver Sprin
CrossesSth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av
Location1.1M E JCT Ush 41
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates43.11945, -88.01253
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,050 (2022)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth E/Silver Sprin over Sth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Cth E/Silver Sprin over Sth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E/Silver Sprin over Sth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av carry?

About 12,050 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E/Silver Sprin over Sth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E/Silver Sprin over Sth 145/W Fond Du Lac Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.