US Bridges

Sth 175-APPLETON a over Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B40040200000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 175-APPLETON a over Menomonee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 175-APPLETON a over Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 175-APPLETON a
CrossesMenomonee River
Location1.0M N JCT Ush 45
RouteState Highway 175
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.14062, -88.06333
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2021)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 175-APPLETON a over Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Sth 175-APPLETON a 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 175-APPLETON a over Menomonee River carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 175-APPLETON a over Menomonee River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 175-APPLETON a over Menomonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.