US Bridges

Sth 145 Nb-W Fond over Lrd Little Menomonee Par

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.5 MI S JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B40027200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 145 Nb-W Fond over Lrd Little Menomonee Par is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 145 Nb-W Fond over Lrd Little Menomonee Par in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,124 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 145 Nb-W Fond
CrossesLrd Little Menomonee Par
Location1.5 MI S JCT Ush 45
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates43.13589, -88.03286
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2022)
Projected traffic15,124 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 145 Nb-W Fond over Lrd Little Menomonee Par built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Sth 145 Nb-W Fond over Lrd Little Menomonee Par 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 145 Nb-W Fond over Lrd Little Menomonee Par carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sth 145 Nb-W Fond over Lrd Little Menomonee Par?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 145 Nb-W Fond over Lrd Little Menomonee Par?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.