US Bridges

Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Beaver Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40041000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Beaver Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,310 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 100-BROWN Deer
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 181
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates43.17749, -87.98672
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2022)
Projected traffic40,310 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Beaver Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Beaver Creek carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.