US Bridges

Sth 145 Sb-W Fond over Cth S | W Mill RD

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.7 MI S JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B40027400000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 145 Sb-W Fond over Cth S | W Mill RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 145 Sb-W Fond over Cth S | W Mill RD 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,285 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 145 Sb-W Fond
CrossesCth S | W Mill RD
Location1.7 MI S JCT Ush 45
RouteState Highway 145
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.13425, -88.03132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2022)
Projected traffic11,285 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sth 145 Sb-W Fond over Cth S | W Mill RD built?

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

What condition is Sth 145 Sb-W Fond over Cth S | W Mill RD 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 Sb-W Fond over Cth S | W Mill RD carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sth 145 Sb-W Fond over Cth S | W Mill RD?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 145 Sb-W Fond over Cth S | W Mill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.