US Bridges

Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Little Menomonee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth F to N · Structure no. B40049200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Little Menomonee River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Little Menomonee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,360 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 100-BROWN Deer
CrossesLittle Menomonee River
Location0.4M N JCT Cth F to N
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates43.17757, -88.03594
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic32,360 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Little Menomonee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Little Menomonee River carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Little Menomonee River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Sth 100-BROWN Deer over Little Menomonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.