US Bridges

Sth 100 Wb-Brown D over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1M S JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40050500000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 100 Wb-Brown D over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 100 Wb-Brown D over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,469 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 100 Wb-Brown D
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location2.1M S JCT IH 43
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates43.17829, -87.95494
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,450 (2022)
Projected traffic16,469 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wb-Brown D over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 100 Wb-Brown D over Milwaukee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 100 Wb-Brown D over Milwaukee River carry?

About 12,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 100 Wb-Brown D over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 100 Wb-Brown D over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.