US Bridges

Ush 18-STH 100 over Cnw RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 6.0M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B40043300000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
709 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18-STH 100 over Cnw RR is a concrete continuous frame carrying Ush 18-STH 100 over Cnw RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 43,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,100 by 2043. The structure is 709 ft (216.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 18-STH 100
CrossesCnw RR
Location6.0M E JCT Cth Y
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates43.03496, -88.04715
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length709 ft (216.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,400 (2022)
Projected traffic24,100 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 18-STH 100 over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ush 18-STH 100 over Cnw RR 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 Ush 18-STH 100 over Cnw RR carry?

About 43,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ush 18-STH 100 over Cnw RR?

The structure is 709 ft (216.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18-STH 100 over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.