US Bridges

Sth 190 Eb/Capitol over Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI E JCT IH 41 · Structure no. B40033500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 190 Eb/Capitol over Menomonee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 190 Eb/Capitol over Menomonee River 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 190 Eb/Capitol
CrossesMenomonee River
Location0.3 MI E JCT IH 41
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates43.08917, -88.05467
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 190 Eb/Capitol over Menomonee River built?

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

What condition is Sth 190 Eb/Capitol over Menomonee 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 190 Eb/Capitol over Menomonee River carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 190 Eb/Capitol over Menomonee River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 190 Eb/Capitol over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.