US Bridges

Sth 100 Sb-S 108th over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth T · Structure no. B40031800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 100 Sb-S 108th over Root River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 100 Sb-S 108th over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,971 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 100 Sb-S 108th
CrossesRoot River
Location0.2M S JCT Cth T
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates42.97247, -88.04781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic20,971 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$927,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 100 Sb-S 108th over Root River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 100 Sb-S 108th over Root River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 100 Sb-S 108th over Root River carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 100 Sb-S 108th over Root River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 100 Sb-S 108th over Root River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.