US Bridges

Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Lrd Menomonee River Park

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40033700000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Lrd Menomonee River Park is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Lrd Menomonee River Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 190 Wb-Capitol
CrossesLrd Menomonee River Park
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 100
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates43.08953, -88.05255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$810,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Lrd Menomonee River Park built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Lrd Menomonee River Park 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 Wb-Capitol over Lrd Menomonee River Park carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Lrd Menomonee River Park?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 190 Wb-Capitol over Lrd Menomonee River Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.