US Bridges

Sth 181-N 76th ST over Lrd W Douglas Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Sth 145 to N · Structure no. B40037800000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 181-N 76th ST over Lrd W Douglas Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 181-N 76th ST over Lrd W Douglas Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,310 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 181-N 76th ST
CrossesLrd W Douglas Ave
Location0.9M N JCT Sth 145 to N
RouteState Highway 181
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.12888, -88.00575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2023)
Projected traffic39,310 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 181-N 76th ST over Lrd W Douglas Ave built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sth 181-N 76th ST over Lrd W Douglas Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 181-N 76th ST over Lrd W Douglas Ave carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 181-N 76th ST over Lrd W Douglas Ave?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 181-N 76th ST over Lrd W Douglas Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.