US Bridges

Sth 59-GREENFIELD over Honey Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40031400000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 59-GREENFIELD over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 59-GREENFIELD over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, 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 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,040 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 59-GREENFIELD
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 181
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates43.01668, -88.01457
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2021)
Projected traffic17,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 59-GREENFIELD over Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 59-GREENFIELD over Honey Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 59-GREENFIELD over Honey Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 59-GREENFIELD over Honey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Sth 59-GREENFIELD over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.