US Bridges

Cth Pp W Good Hop over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40037500000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Pp W Good Hop over Milwaukee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Pp W Good Hop over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,884 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Pp W Good Hop
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.6M W JCT IH 43
RouteCounty Highway 0PP
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.1481, -87.92789
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic32,884 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth Pp W Good Hop over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Cth Pp W Good Hop over Milwaukee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Pp W Good Hop over Milwaukee River carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cth Pp W Good Hop over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Pp W Good Hop over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.