US Bridges

IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Cth W Mill RD (cth S)

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2 MI N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B40034900000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Cth W Mill RD (cth S) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Cth W Mill RD (cth S) in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,333 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesIH 41/USH 45/STH 1
CrossesCth W Mill RD (cth S)
Location1.2 MI N JCT Cth E
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.13376, -88.05484
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2022)
Projected traffic55,333 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Cth W Mill RD (cth S) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Cth W Mill RD (cth S) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Cth W Mill RD (cth S) carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Cth W Mill RD (cth S)?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Cth W Mill RD (cth S)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.